IT Specialist

Artech Information System LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in New Orleans seeks an IT Technician to install, configure, repair, and maintain systems within a client-server environment. You will work on network services and ensure proper installation of hardware and software. Candidates are expected to have IT experience along with certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or CCNA. A high school diploma or GED is required, and familiarity with various networking protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring and maintaining information technology systems.
• Certified in accordance with DoD 8570.01 – M Information Assurance Technician Level I.
• Technical certifications (MTA, MCTS, MCSA, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain IT systems.
• Integrate multiple information systems in a networked environment.
• Troubleshoot Local Area and Base Area Networks.

Skills

IT experience

Knowledge of IPv6

Proficiency in EIGRP

Proficiency in BGP

Proficiency in VLANs

Proficiency in VPNs

Proficiency in NAT

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Server

Defense Message Systems

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Under immediate supervision, install, configure, service, repair, and maintain information technology systems in both a stand‑alone and client‑server environment, including MS server, Defense Message Systems, and other authorized information technology systems. Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain hardware and software for network services, storage networking devices, and servers. Integrate multiple information systems in a networked environment, evaluate and resolve customer information system 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 and Base Area Networks. Familiar 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).

Qualifications

• IT experience required.
• Certified in accordance with DoD 8570.01 – M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I: A+, Network+.
• In addition: One of the following is required: MTA, MCTS, MCSA, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CCNA.
• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).