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# Client Systems Hardware Specialist I

- **Company:** the Trace
- **Location:** Shaw Air Force Base, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Configuration Management, Peripherals, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gcxvxr

## About the Role

+ Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.

 + Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

 + DoDM 8140 (IAT) Level 2 (Security+) or higher.

G ENERAL EXPERIENCE:

 + Install, administer and maintain client machines, devices, peripherals and software, and provide and technical support to network end-users.

Education

 + Associates degree in Computer Science or related field; or 2+ years' Computer/IT hardware support or related field.

## Description

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Client Systems Hardware Specialist I to support the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract in Shaw AFB, SC.The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 + Add, move and change client hardware and software to meet end user data, voice, mobile, and video needs;

 + Provide system support to clients operating on the network/domain;

 + Configure client level software, modify software configuration, and perform basicconfiguration management functions;

 + Ensure notification of unit Equipment Custodian of any hardware relocation and equipment problems;Install equipment IAW AFCENT and SPIN-C directives;

 + Assist with installing, testing, and accepting new systems according to the terms of the purchase contract and instructions;

 + Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validate computer equipment requirements;

 + Promote user awareness concerning unauthorized or illegal use of computer hardware and software;

 + Implement client workstation software patches, security fixes, and service releases according to local instructions;

 + Add, move and change client hardware and software to meet end user data, voice, mobile,and video needs;

 + Provide system support to clients operating on the network/domain;

 + Configure client level software, modify software configuration, and perform basicconfiguration management functions;

 + Ensure notification of unit Equipment Custodian of any hardware relocation andequipment problems;

 + Install equipment IAW AFCENT and SPIN-C directives;

 + Assist with installing, testing, and accepting new systems according to the terms of thepurchase contract and instructions;

 + Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validatecomputer equipment requirements;

 + Promote user awareness concerning unauthorized or illegal use of computer hardwareand software;

 + Implement client workstation software patches, security fixes, and service releasesaccording to local instructions;

 + Perform e-mail management and assist users with creating PSTs and moving officialemails to electronic file plans;Assist with the tracking and management of OEM/COTS licenses, warranties, service level agreements renewals for client equipment and software; and

 + Support O&M of deployable communications suites (e.g., Executive CommunicationKits (ECK), including equipment set set-up, tear-down, troubleshooting.

 + Other duties as required.


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