IT Specialist

Linchpin Solutions, Inc.; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑funded disability and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance and parental leave

Job summary

Linchpin Solutions, Inc. in Twentynine Palms, California is seeking an experienced IT Specialist to install, configure, and maintain IT systems in standalone and client-server environments. In this role, you will troubleshoot end-user issues, perform hardware upgrades, and optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in IT, preferably in government or DoD environments. The position offers health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant IT work experience.
• Experience supporting government or DoD IT environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IT systems in standalone and client-server environments.
• Support Microsoft server infrastructure and Defense Message Systems (DMS).
• Troubleshoot end-user issues and perform hardware upgrades and repairs.
• Optimize network performance across LAN and BAN environments.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative and individual work ability

Critical Thinking Skills

Presentation and briefing skills

Education

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Job description

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.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will install, configure, and maintain IT systems in both standalone and client-server environments. You will support Microsoft server infrastructure, Defense Message Systems (DMS), and other authorized government IT systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting end-user issues, performing hardware upgrades and repairs, and optimizing network performance across LAN and BAN environments. This position requires strong technical troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with network protocols and infrastructure technologies.

General Skillset

• 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

Specific Skillset

• Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain IT systems in standalone and client-server environments, including Microsoft server platforms and Defense Message Systems (DMS)
• Integrate multiple Information Systems (IS) within a secure networked environment and resolve customer IT issues
• Perform hardware upgrades, component replacement, and system repairs to maintain operational capability
• Install and configure wireless hubs, routers, switches, transmission media, and workstation hardware/software
• Support storage networking devices and enterprise server hardware
• Install, optimize, and troubleshoot Local Area Networks (LAN) and Base Area Networks (BAN)
• Experience with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, and Network Address Translation (NAT)

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• CompTIA A+ preferred
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) preferred

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant IT work experience
• Experience supporting government or DoD IT environments preferred

Pay Transparency Statement:

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.