Sr. Desktop Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Palmdale, CA seeks a Sr. Desktop Technician for temporary, 12+ month assignment. You will provide in-person infrastructure support, troubleshoot computer issues, and deliver high-level technical assistance while handling move/add/change tasks and telecommunications equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on support, network maintenance, and collaboration with a team in a security-conscious environment. Background check may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years in network connectivity assessment and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 2 years experience with Windows, Unix/Linux, or macOS.
• Minimum 2 years of in-person technical support.

Responsibilities

• Move/Add/Change network modifications and connections.
• Set up and test systems prior to deployment.
• Basic network monitoring.
• Analyze failed equipment and perform standard repairs.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair telephones.
• Activate data terminations in telecom closets (data drops).
• Assist with telecom equipment and switching.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Network connectivity

In-person support

Communication skills

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Unix/Linux

macOS

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Desktop Technician
Location:Palmdale, CA

Employment Type: Temporary, 12+ months

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation:$21.40
Schedule: 5x8 Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking someone with experience providing top notch customer service, troubleshooting computer issues, and offering technical support. This role will be handling infrastructure support (touch labor support for network, telecom, print, server), computer break/fix, and troubleshooting in an in-person setting.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
  • Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
  • People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
  • Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About AcaraSolutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Performs identified Move/Add/Change activity to include all required network modifications.
  • Include moving/adding connection in network closet and terminating port connections at the end location (conference room, desk, office, etc.).
  • Basic network monitoring
  • Sets up and ensures operability of systems and hardware components prior to field deployment.
  • Analyzes failed equipment, performs standard repairs, and tests of components or equipment.
  • Repair and replace data connectors on network cables and data drop
  • Duties include installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing telephones.
  • Perform data termination/ activation in telecommunication closets aka network connect (activation of data drops)
  • Assists with telecommunications equipment and telephone switching equipment related to processing and transmission

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in network connectivity assessment (troubleshooting and setups).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical experience consisting of operation systems such as Windows, Unix/Linux, or Apple.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in providing technical support in an in-person setting

What Sets You Apart:

• Possessed project management and strong communication skills
• Ability to provide high-level end user technical support to internal leadership
• Knowledge of Aero IT processes and organizations (or ability to learn quickly)
• General Knowledge of IT including awareness of Hardware, Software, Networks
• Uses software for functional area, to compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations.
• Demonstrates excellent Customer Service and ability to communicate with high level leaders in a fast-paced work environment.
• Secret Clearance and Sec+ (helpful but not required)

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Possible lifting may be required up to 50 lbs.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.