Technical Support Specialist

Apex Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Technical Support Specialist in Birmingham, AL for a contract assignment. The role focuses on monitoring SCADA and related systems, providing front-line issue resolution, and coordinating repairs with internal teams and customer stakeholders.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, customer service orientation, and experience with Windows and UNIX environments. You will work a rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Formal education in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SCADA and related systems for health and availability.
• Provide front-line problem resolution and coordinate repairs.
• Notify key customers about outages and events impacting systems.
• Document cases and provide input for process improvement.
• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Change management

Windows OS

UNIX / AIX

Network fundamentals

Teamwork

Education

Computer Science or related IT field

Job description

## Job Description# Technical Support SpecialistApply**Job#: 3058184****Job Description:****Education& Experience Requirements**Formal education in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience is required.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals such as coordinators, operating company transmission control center personnel and management in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment.• Ability to apply excellent customer service skills• Ability to follow and properly apply both Change Management processes and knowledge-based procedures• Working knowledge of Windows based operating systems preferred• Working knowledge of AIX or other UNIX based operating systems preferred• Working knowledge of distributed computer networks is a plus.• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as a part of rotating shift• Critical thinking/Problem solving abilities**Job Responsibilities**• Day to day monitoring of the primary SCADA and ancillary systems for health and availability• Front line problem resolution and coordination of repairs with department personnel and/or other company personnel• Notification to key customers for the coordination of system outages and events that may impact other critical systems.• Provide input to the Team Lead and Supervisor on continual process improvement and customer feedback• Thoroughly track and document cases to completion with the help of department personnel• Day to day monitoring and support of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery systems *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Birmingham, AL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 3, 2026**Pay Range:** $20 - $28 per hour