IT Specialist - Secret Clearance - TEKsystems

This role requires an Active Secret Clearance and a Security+ certification.

Description:

Our customer is looking to grow their Enterprise Service located in Kansas City Missouri. This team is comprised of 40 Service Desk Technicians responsible for supporting the Network End-Users throughout the world. This team is responsible for fielding between 8-20 tickets per day. Most technicians will start on night shifts unless a day shift opens up. The ticket volume dramatically decreases overnight vs mornings. Ultimately, the ESD technician will support unifying networks and data management systems to improve capability and service under one enterprise network.

Average troubleshooting requirements may include supporting intranet issues, password resets, network troubleshooting, copiers, printers, scanners, etc. The ticketing system currently being used is Remedy.

This is a 24/7 service desk in a classified environment. Technicians are required to hold at minimum a DoD Secret Clearance and a CompTIA Security + CE exam certification.

There is a lot of upward mobility from this position. Technicians will be presented the opportunity to change shifts with tenure as well as get the opportunity to observe and collaborate with the in-house Windows Team, Linux Team, Oracle/SQL Team, Storage Team, Network Team, Desktop Support, Systems Applications team, & Cyber team. It is common for these teams to recruit from the desk.

This desk also promotes within and there are opportunities to elevate into leadership positions. This is a contract however it is incredibly long-term with room for this advancement while contracting.

The ideal candidate is someone interested in growing their career on the infrastructure path learning a business from the ground up. Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to problem solve, customer service-centric people required.

o  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

§  Medical, dental & vision 

§  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

§  401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

§  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

§  Short and long-term disability 

§  Health Spending Account (HSA) 

§  Transportation benefits 

§  Employee Assistance Program 

§  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.