Job Title: Senior IT Technical Specialist
Primary Location: Washington DC - Onsite
Position Type: 6 months Contract intended to Convert/CTH
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Sr. IT Technical Specialist. This is a 6 mos. contract with intent to convert that is onsite in Washington DC.
The Senior IT Technical Specialist provides onsite technical support and ongoing maintenance for enterprise IT systems and equipment. This role supports workstations, servers, network infrastructure, AV technologies, cloud-based systems, and scientific laboratory environments while partnering closely with IT leadership and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable day-to-day operations and exceptional end-user support.
What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)
5-7+ years of experience in IT Support/Infrastructure within an enterprise organization.Advanced experience with Active Directory and/or EntraID administration
Strong experience with MS InTune, endpoint management, and MDM solutions
Advanced Windows and macOS administration experience
Solid understanding of LAN/WAN environments, VPNs, and network troubleshooting
Experience supporting Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud platforms
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and incident response
Strong troubleshooting capabilities across hardware, software, peripherals, and enterprise systems
Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash preferred
Experience using ServiceNow or similar enterprise ticketing platforms
Ability to support enterprise collaboration tools, AV systems, and digital signage solutions
What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)
Collaborate with IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Service Management teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality IT services
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues following corporate standards and ITIL best practices
Serve as the primary liaison with vendors for hardware repairs, software updates, and support coordination
Administer and manage users, groups, endpoint accounts, licenses, and security policies
Provide onsite and remote support for scientific laboratories, including integration of instrumentation with data management systems
Support workstations, servers, storage systems, and network infrastructure environments
Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot potential issues alongside infrastructure teams
Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and hardware configuration records
Partner with executives and PhD-level scientists on special projects and technical initiatives
Participate in after-hours and on-call support rotations as required
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $41 - $53 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!