Sr IT Technical Specialist

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Sr. IT Technical Specialist to oversee IT support and maintenance across various office locations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of IT/network support experience, including a solid understanding of LAN/WAN technologies. Responsibilities include providing high-quality support, monitoring network performance, and ensuring efficient IT operations. This role involves both technical expertise and strong communication skills, ideal for someone looking to contribute to a dynamic team in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT/network support experience.
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, switches, and wireless access points.
• Strong troubleshooting, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality desktop, laptop, and network support for assigned offices.
• Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN hardware and software.
• Monitor and maintain network stability and performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Meraki security devices

Service desk ticketing systems

Job description

Introduction

Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation.

Overview

The Sr. IT Technical Specialist is responsible for day-to-day support, maintenance, and performance of PC, LAN, and WAN environments across assigned office locations and job sites. This role supports desktop systems, network infrastructure, servers, and cloud services while ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality desktop, laptop, and network support for assigned offices and surrounding job sites.
• Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN hardware and software, including servers, NAS devices, network cabling, switches, and wireless access points.
• Monitor and maintain network stability, performance, security, backups, and disk management.
• Support Windows Server (2012/2016), Windows 10, Office 365, and cloud storage platforms (Egnyte preferred).
• Maintain and adhere to IT Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in IT meetings, status calls, and task teams.
• Plan and support hardware/software installations, upgrades, decommissions, and new technology implementations.
• Support and train users on network, desktop, and laptop systems.
• Utilize service desk ticketing systems to track and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for network, hardware, software, and telecommunications support.
• Communicate system updates, outages, and issues to users, IT leadership, and operations management.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT/network support experience.
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, Meraki security devices, switches, and wireless access points.
• Strong troubleshooting, customer service, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with service desk ticketing systems.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office and job site environment with moderate noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to heights and physical activity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform hands‑on hardware tasks.