IT Specialist

Parsons Corporation
Newark, NJ, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$74,800.0 - $130,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Online Services Issue Tracking Systems Information Technology Operations Inventory Management Software Network Diagnostics Microsoft SharePoint Wireless Access Point ServiceNow IT Service Management Microsoft InTune Information Technology Zendesk
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CompTIA Strata - IT Fundamentals

Job description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented IT Support Level 2 Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to focus on providing excellent user support, assisting with day-to-day IT operations, and learning from more experienced team members.

This role will only be supporting externally facing customer platforms, and not internal Parsons IT systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 support for client platforms and not internal Parsons IT systems, including:
  • Windows 11 environments and Dell laptops.
  • Cisco Meraki infrastructure (basic troubleshooting of switches, wireless access points, etc.).
  • Microsoft 365 services: Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Intune MDM.
  • iOS device setup and management using Apple Business Manager.
  • Assist with monitoring IT systems and escalating issues to Level 2 support or senior team members as needed.
  • Support ticket resolution through Zendesk or similar platforms, ensuring timely responses and accurate documentation.
  • Help maintain IT documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles.
  • Perform basic asset management and inventory tracking.
  • Promote security best practices and assist with endpoint management.
  • Participate in training opportunities to develop technical skills and knowledge.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of IT support experience or equivalent coursework/internship
  • experience.
  • Basic knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint,
  • Exchange).
  • Familiarity with IT ticketing systems like Zendesk or similar platforms.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • A willingness to learn new technologies and grow within the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to Cisco Meraki systems or similar networking tools.
  • Basic understanding of endpoint management tools like Microsoft Intune.
  • Familiarity with iOS device setup and management.
  • Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, Microsoft MS-900).

Benefits & conditions

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see what’s next!

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About the company

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ ., Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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