Data Wipe & IT Security Technician

SPS North America Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k w/ matching

Paid Time Off

Bonuses for referrals

Job summary

SPS North America Inc. is seeking an IT Support professional in Chicago to perform secure data wiping on hard drives using industry-standard tools and verify the erasure.

You will ensure compliance with security protocols, troubleshoot basic hardware issues, and maintain accurate inventory of processed drives. Responsibilities include proper disposal or repurposing wiped drives, documenting outcomes, and handling E-Waste with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support, computer repair, or data security.
• Familiarity with data sanitization tools and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of hard drive types (HDD, SSD, NVMe) and file systems.
• Ability to follow strict security protocols.
• Ability to free up space on hard drive/improve performance and speed.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform secure data wiping on hard drives using industry-standard tools.
• Ensure compliance with data security protocols and regulations.
• Verify and document successful data erasure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic hardware issues related to storage devices.
• Properly dispose of or repurpose wiped drives per company policy.
• Maintain accurate inventory of processed drives.
• Depose of E-Waste and track serial numbers.

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Experience in IT support, computer repair, or data security

Familiarity with data sanitization tools and techniques

Basic knowledge of HDD/SSD/NVMe and file systems

Ability to follow strict security protocols

Ability to free up space on hard drives and improve performance

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Tools

DBAN

Blancco

diskpart

Job description

SPS North America Inc. is seeking an IT Support professional in Chicago to perform secure data wiping on hard drives using industry-standard tools and verify the erasure.

You will ensure compliance with security protocols, troubleshoot basic hardware issues, and maintain accurate inventory of processed drives. Responsibilities include proper disposal or repurposing wiped drives, documenting outcomes, and handling E-Waste with attention to detail.