IT Team Lead

TEKsystems; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an IT Lead for Cedar Rapids, onsite contract role.

The position focuses on owning the plant's IT engagement, coordinating across IT teams, triaging requests, and providing hands-on support when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Own Cedar Rapids IT relationship and act as primary IT contact.
• Coordinate IT requests, pull resources, and drive projects.
• Triage tickets and shield staff from interruptions; align priorities.
• Coordinate onboarding, hardware deployments, MES activities, and production support.
• Provide hands-on help and deploy equipment during peak periods.

Job description

The Cedar Rapids IT Lead is primarily an onsite IT relationship manager, coordinator, and operational leader who owns IT engagement for the plant, drives work across IT teams, triages and prioritizes requests, and provides hands‑on support when necessary.

1. Own the IT relationship with Cedar Rapids

• Attend and participate in plant leadership and planning discussions.
• Understand upcoming business activities before they become emergencies.
• Serve as the primary IT contact for Cedar Rapids leadership.
• Act as an extension of the plant leadership team, not just a technician.

2. Coordinate and drive work across IT

• Manage intake and prioritization of requests.
• Pull the right IT resources in at the right time.
• Coordinate infrastructure, digital manufacturing, desktop support, security, and project activities.
• Keep projects moving and remove roadblocks.

3. Act as the gatekeeper and triage lead

• Shield the current desktop employee and technical resources from constant interruptions.
• Organize work, triage tickets, and ensure priorities are aligned.
• Improve visibility and accountability for outstanding work.

4. Lead operational coordination

• Coordinate onboarding events, hardware deployments, workstation setups, moves, MES-related activities, infrastructure work, and production-support needs.
• Own follow-up and communication until work is completed.
• Help Manage cross‑functional dependencies and scheduling.

5. Provide hands‑on help when needed

• Should be willing to deploy equipment, assist with workstation setup, coordinate troubleshooting, and help wherever needed during peak periods.
• "Roll up sleeves" mentality is important.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.