IT Specialist II

Linchpin Solutions Inc•New Hanover Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced IT Specialist II. Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Work Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday. Role Overview: This job involves daily tasks such as installing, configuring, and maintaining IT systems in both standalone and client-server environments. Responsibilities include working with Microsoft servers, Defense Message Systems (DMS), and other authorized IT systems, as well as troubleshooting customer issues and performing hardware upgrades and repairs. Additionally, you will optimize and troubleshoot LAN and BAN networks, utilizing protocols such as IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, and NAT.

Requirements

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+ OR Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), or a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.
2+ years of relevant IT work experience required
Experience with Microsoft Office
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
Critical Thinking Skills
Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

Responsibilities

Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain Information Technology (IT) systems in both a stand-alone and client-server environment, including Microsoft (MS) server, Defense Message Systems (DMS), and other authorized IT systems as well as hardware and software for network services, storage networking devices, and servers.
Integrate multiple Information Systems (IS) in a networked environment. Evaluate and resolve customer IS problems.
Effect required hardware upgrades and repair to maintain mission capability.
Install and configure wireless hubs, routers, switches, and various transmission media, server hardware and software, and ensure the proper installation and configuration of workstation hardware and software for efficient operation on the network.
Install, optimize, and troubleshoot Local Area Network (LAN) and Base Area Networks (BAN). Experience with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Network Address Translation (NAT).