CDW
Senior Information Technology Support (Milwaukee)
CDW, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
CDW is happy to be partnering with our Milwaukee based company on this new Senior IT support Technician opportunity. Please find the details below and apply if interested:
Position : Senior IT Support Technician Contract Length:
6-month contract-to-hire Work Arrangement:
Onsite - Based in Milwaukee, but will require travel to various locations throughout Wisconsin) Target Pay Rate : $35-$40 per hour Conversion Salary Range:
$60k-$80k Interview process:
2-3 step process
Notes: Position is responsible for all sites throughout Wisconsin - candidates must be willing to travel for the role. Some sites are 4-5 hours from Milwaukee. For those sites, trips will be overnight (expected 1x each week but may vary). Mileage, lodging and meals will be reimbursed. Once an FTE, this person will have access to use company vehicle for travel. They are largely outsourced. They are insourcing some of the functions, including desktop and helpdesk. This is a ground floor opportunity where someone will be able to help build things out at the company. Currently, they don't have a ticketing system. All users requests come through phone calls and emails. This person may help with the evaluation and implementation. This role is focused on supporting internal users.
Top three skills needed: 7+ years of proven IT support experience (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and support Experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity issues.
Nice to haves: Process development experience Leadership experience
Essential Functions:
Advanced End-User Support: Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for workstations, laptops, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook), user authentication, and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) system. Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to care delivery.
Device Standards and Security: Develop and maintain standardized hardware/software images and configuration baselines for laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, ensuring HIPAA-compliant security settings (e.g., BitLocker, anti-malware, secure BIOS/UEFI). Define and enforce end-user device and peripheral standards, including approved models and deployment guidelines. Support endpoint hardening to meet DHS and CMS security requirements.
Onsite Technical Support: Travel to facilities to provide escalated support, deploy equipment, and conduct IT asset health checks, ensuring compliance with CMS operational standards. Collaborate with facility staff to identify IT needs, resolve infrastructure issues, and maintain accurate asset inventories for lifecycle planning.
Networking and Connectivity: Diagnose and resolve local connectivity issues, IP conflicts, and Wi-Fi access point problems, ensuring consistent performance across facilities. Manage and troubleshoot ISP and voice circuits, supporting their transition to a consolidated support model in collaboration with MSP infrastructure teams.
IT Insourcing and Process Development: Contribute to their insourcing strategy by developing internal support workflows, documentation standards, and training materials. Build and maintain a knowledgebase and internal tools to enhance support scalability and compliance. Participate in IT projects to align systems with HIPAA, DHS, and CMS requirements.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensure IT support practices comply with HIPAA (e.g., secure data handling), DHS and CMS standards. Maintain detailed records of support activities, asset inventories, and compliance audits for regulatory reporting.
Position : Senior IT Support Technician Contract Length:
6-month contract-to-hire Work Arrangement:
Onsite - Based in Milwaukee, but will require travel to various locations throughout Wisconsin) Target Pay Rate : $35-$40 per hour Conversion Salary Range:
$60k-$80k Interview process:
2-3 step process
Notes: Position is responsible for all sites throughout Wisconsin - candidates must be willing to travel for the role. Some sites are 4-5 hours from Milwaukee. For those sites, trips will be overnight (expected 1x each week but may vary). Mileage, lodging and meals will be reimbursed. Once an FTE, this person will have access to use company vehicle for travel. They are largely outsourced. They are insourcing some of the functions, including desktop and helpdesk. This is a ground floor opportunity where someone will be able to help build things out at the company. Currently, they don't have a ticketing system. All users requests come through phone calls and emails. This person may help with the evaluation and implementation. This role is focused on supporting internal users.
Top three skills needed: 7+ years of proven IT support experience (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and support Experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity issues.
Nice to haves: Process development experience Leadership experience
Essential Functions:
Advanced End-User Support: Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for workstations, laptops, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook), user authentication, and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) system. Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to care delivery.
Device Standards and Security: Develop and maintain standardized hardware/software images and configuration baselines for laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, ensuring HIPAA-compliant security settings (e.g., BitLocker, anti-malware, secure BIOS/UEFI). Define and enforce end-user device and peripheral standards, including approved models and deployment guidelines. Support endpoint hardening to meet DHS and CMS security requirements.
Onsite Technical Support: Travel to facilities to provide escalated support, deploy equipment, and conduct IT asset health checks, ensuring compliance with CMS operational standards. Collaborate with facility staff to identify IT needs, resolve infrastructure issues, and maintain accurate asset inventories for lifecycle planning.
Networking and Connectivity: Diagnose and resolve local connectivity issues, IP conflicts, and Wi-Fi access point problems, ensuring consistent performance across facilities. Manage and troubleshoot ISP and voice circuits, supporting their transition to a consolidated support model in collaboration with MSP infrastructure teams.
IT Insourcing and Process Development: Contribute to their insourcing strategy by developing internal support workflows, documentation standards, and training materials. Build and maintain a knowledgebase and internal tools to enhance support scalability and compliance. Participate in IT projects to align systems with HIPAA, DHS, and CMS requirements.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensure IT support practices comply with HIPAA (e.g., secure data handling), DHS and CMS standards. Maintain detailed records of support activities, asset inventories, and compliance audits for regulatory reporting.