IT Specialist - Onsite- Lee Summit (Experience Required) - McCarthy Auto Group

McCarthy Auto Group; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Vehicle Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Paid Training

Community Involvement

BBQs & Events

Job summary

McCarthy Auto Group in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking an IT Specialist with 2–5 years of hands-on experience to support, maintain, and expand our IT systems and infrastructure.

The role includes end-user support, device management, access control, system updates, and security checks. Local weekly travel is required, onsite presence during business hours, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and networking is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of professional IT support or systems administration experience
• Strong knowledge of: Microsoft 365 / Office 365; Networking fundamentals; Hardware troubleshooting and system maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support (Level 1 & 2) to end users for hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Microsoft & vendors)
• Perform system updates, patches, backups, and security checks
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues (LAN, WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi)
• Assist in IT projects, system upgrades, and new technology implementations
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and best practices
• Knowledge of AI systems to integrate with our daily work flow

Skills

Microsoft 365

Networking

Hardware troubleshooting

End-user support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Active Directory

VPN

Job description

IT Specialist (2–5 Years Experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Specialist with 2–5 years of hands‑on experience to support, maintain, and expand our organization’s IT systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, manage systems and networks, and ensure the smooth operation of IT services across the organization.

Job Location

Position will be officing onsite in Lee's Summit, MO

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support (Level 1 & 2) to end users for hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Microsoft & vendors)
• Perform system updates, patches, backups, and security checks
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues (LAN, WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi)
• Assist in IT projects, system upgrades, and new technology implementations
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and best practices
• Knowledge of AI systems to integrate with our daily work flow

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of professional IT support or systems administration experience
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Microsoft 365 / Office 365
  • Networking fundamentals
  • Hardware troubleshooting and system maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and under pressure

Location Requirement

• Local travel between sites is required weekly
• Must currently reside within commuting distance of Lee's Summit, MO
• Onsite presence required during regular business hours

McCarthy Employment Perks

• Closed on Sundays!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Service & Parts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training
• Community and Charity Involvement

• BBQs, cookouts, parties and other fun perks