• IT Support Specialist / Contract / Onsite…

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Bakersfield, CA)


    IT Support Specialist / Contract / Onsite / Bakersfield, CA or Irving, TX

     

    Bakersfield, California

     

    Onsite

     

    Contract

     

    $28/hr - $30/hr

     

    Our client, a (B2B/eCommerce) provider of essential products and services supporting scientific discovery, research, and production seeks an IT Support Specialist contractor. This is a fully onsite role local to either Bakersfield, CA or Irving, TX.

     

    **Contract Duration:** 6-Months contract to hire

    Required Skills & Experience

    + Minimum of 2 years experience

    + ITIL experience

    + Level 1 or Level 2 Support & will escalate to IT Sr. Engineers

    + Printer trouble shooting Zebra printers

    + Active Directory

    + 365 Knowledge

    + Basic Networking

    + Customer Service Focused

    + Workstation Troubleshooting

    + Ticketing – Sysaid

     

    What You Will Be Doing

    Daily Responsibilities

    + Provides support of all PC, network, and Server hardware and software applications included but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Office, Virtual Desktop, VPN, Active Directory, MDT Imaging for PCs, Cisco Network Hardware, Facility Cabling, RF Equipment, administration of Sysaid or IT ticketing systems and various end user applications and computing devices.

    + Receives direction for more complex issues from Lead Administrators or management.

    + Ability to work in a highly regulated environment, adapts personal communication style to the style of others, develops rapport and stays calm under pressure or escalating issues using advanced oral and written English communication skills.

    + Strong verbal and written skills including strong cross-cultural communication and the ability to draft effective communications,

    + Ability to work with people in a variety of cultures, countries, and time zones.

    + Detailed understanding of Windows installation and configuration items.

    + Familiarity with ServiceNow/Sysaid and incident, problem, and change management processes and procedures.

    + Knowledge of modern OS deployment methodologies.

    + Advanced Troubleshooting skills covering (but not limited to): Windows 10, O365, Browsers (IE/Edge/Chrome), Bitlocker, Teams and OneDrive for Business and intermediate knowledge of their complementing infrastructures.

    + Fundamental understanding of network concepts (DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, and Proxies).

    + History of managing and configuring desktop security tools and settings.

    + Understanding of driver and firmware management techniques.

    + Generalized understanding of Citrix, Azure AD, and MS cloud offerings.

    + Background in the use, management and management of both application and machine virtualization products (Hyper-V, RemoteApp, Citrix, WVD).

    + Provides troubleshooting.

    + Assists with product evaluation, selection, deployment, and use.

    + May participate in the testing and evaluation of new desktop packages and implements prototypes.

    + Provides setup, deployment, and support of mobile devices.

    + Monitors on-site IS Systems, including backups, UPS, and server/network equipment.

    + Provide remote support for facilities and associates.

    + Maintain, support, and configure warehouse devices (Printers, RF Units, Terminals, etc).

    + Engages with external vendors for support and services.

    + Conducts end user training and learning sessions with associates.

    + Assists in technology planning and budgeting, maintenance of technical documentation, and identification of process improvement opportunities.

    + Maintains listing of spare inventory and electronic waste.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Valerie Harrison

    Specialization:

    + Technical Support