Computer Support Specialist

Sparks Group

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$33.65–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Access Control, Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Android, Authentication, Automation, Cloud Computing, Computer Firmware, Computer Maintenance, Configuration Management, Customer Support/Service, Defense in Depth, Environmental Management, Help Desk, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Internet Security, Mac Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Data Management, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Desktop, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Mobile Devices, Network Administration/Management, On Call, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Software Configuration Management, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, iOS
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
Job Summary/Company: Our client is seeking an experienced Computer Support Specialist to work 5 days a week onsite in Washington DC. The Contractor employees shall provide direct support by managing requests through the help desk ticketing system, troubleshooting the most sophisticated hardware and software issues, and providing guidance to less experienced specialists within the team. The Contractor employees will also provide on call daily office support and assist with conference room technology support. They may work on IT projects in addition to the help desk function under certain circumstances. 


Responsibilities:
  • The Contractor employees shall perform the tasks listed below consistent with instructions and guidance provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):
  • Inspect computer equipment and prepare systems for deployment based on onboarding
    documentation and division-specific requirements, ensuring proper imaging, configuration, and inventory registration prior to delivery.
  • Deploy and configure Windows desktops, macOS systems, and mobile devices following the imaging process, ensuring each device is properly inventoried, validated against security baselines, and ready for end-user delivery in accordance with division-specific requirements and IRM standards.
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain employee hardware, software, and peripheral components across Windows and macOS environments, including upgrades, patches, firmware updates, and approved security configurations to maintain compliance with Zero Trust and Defense-in-Depth standards.
  • Register and configure mobile devices (iOS, Android) within enterprise mobile device management (MDM) platforms; provide users with training and troubleshooting on
    authentication, MFA, and secure remote connectivity.
  • Load and verify software packages and configuration baselines through automated imaging and patching tools such as Ivanti EPM, KACE, or equivalent, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approved division templates.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Must be able to provide enterprise-level administration and support for macOS and Windows operating systems, including imaging, deployment, configuration management, and adherence to organizational security baselines.
  • Experience utilizing and supporting endpoint management and automation platforms such as Ivanti, KACE, Microsoft Intune, and JAMF to deploy software, manage devices, enforce policies, and streamline routine tasks.
  • The ability to manage and troubleshoot identity and access management services, including Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory, multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access controls, and AWS-integrated identity solutions.
  • The ability to diagnose and resolve authentication, connectivity, and endpoint performance issues by analyzing system logs, Event Viewer data, macOS Console diagnostics, and other relevant monitoring tools.
  • The ability to coordinate cross-team incident response activities by working closely with the Service Desk, Network Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure timely investigation, escalation, and remediation of technical issues.
  • A strong understanding of advanced system administration including patch management, baseline configuration, automated imaging processes, and the ability to troubleshoot and improve endpoint deployment workflows.
  • A strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environment management, with specific experience supporting AWS-hosted resources, identity services, and integrations between on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $33.65 to $45.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com