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Vanquish Inc.

IT Field Support Specialist

Vanquish Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Overview IT Field Support Specialist Location: Columbia, MD (On-site) Clearance Required:

ActiveTS/SCI with Polygraph Compensation Range:

$55,000-$72,000, depending on health benefit selections

About Vanquish: Vanquish Inc. provides technology consulting services and managed services to government organizations. Our team consists of experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in delivering innovative solutions to meet our client's needs. We cultivate the right people, skills and technologies to help organizations solve and conquer their technological challenges.

Position Overview: The IT Field Specialist provides Tier 2 and 3 on-site and remote supports for computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and teleconferencing equipment. Conducts sites surveys; assesses and documents current site configuration and user requirements. Analyzes existing requirements and prepares specifications for hardware acquisitions. Develops hardware installation schedules. Prepares drawings documenting configuration changes at each site. Prepares site installation and test reports. Trains site personnel in proper use of hardware. Builds specialized interconnecting cables.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, repair, and test computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and teleconferencing equipment

Install and configure computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and teleconferencing equipment and associated cabling

Maintain government and/or vendor-manufactured fiber optic modems, multiplexer, fiber optic/Ethernet cables & telephone systems

Follow standard operating procedures for the Connectivity Operations Team, including the use of ticketing systems and documentation

Support network upgrade projects or initiatives

Support end-user connectivity needs

Requirements:

Clearance Required:

ActiveTS/SCI with Polygraph

Education/Experience:

High school/GED and two (2) to four (4) years of experience, Associate’s degree in a technical field and two (2) years of experience or a Bachelors’ degree in a technical field

Certifications:

Security + Certification - MUST be CWIP Compliant - A+, Net+ or Sec+

Required Skills:

Highly skilled in installing, repairing and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals

Well-versed in installing Windows, software, applications, antivirus and patches

Demonstrated ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics

Expertise in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

Able to manage time and priorities effectively

Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Proficient in working with end-users remotely

Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Windows 7 and 10

Familiar with Active Directory security and policies

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Other Requirements:

Must be able to drive company vehicle

Must be available to work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 6am-6pm, as determined by management

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; periodic work in tight areas

The individual to be able to drive a work vehicle

There is a 2 week training for new hires

Compensation & Benefits:

Health Plan for Medical, Dental and Vision

401k, 6% Match, Immediately Vested

3 Weeks Paid Leave

11 Federal Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

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