Linux OS Desktop Support Specialist

Location: El Segundo, California

M-F, 5 days in the office/onsite, regular business hours

The firm offers incredible growth, work, and wonderful benefits

Hourly rate, depending on experience, is $20.00 – $30.00 an hour ($41,000 – $62,000 annually)

This International employee-focused State-of-the-Art Government Contractor provides migration, networking, computing, and security and seeks a Linux OS Desktop Support Specialist in El Segundo, California. In this role, you would be a part of our growing relationship with one of our great clients and have responsibilities in Linux Desktop Support such as:

• Provide IT systems desktop administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment
• Desktop Support Administration
• Provide end-user assistance, troubleshooting, issue resolution, installation, and reinstallation services for computers, applications, peripherals, and devices.
• Provide local touch-labor services, including end-user device installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• IMAC – PC Install, Moves, Adds and Changes
• Image Loads
• Asset Recovery
• Asset tagging
• Printer Support
• Client Center (Tech Bar) Support
• IT Service Management Updates
• Support Security with Security incidents (Spillage events)
• Other Client Support duties needed to maintain Workstation operations and customer satisfaction may be assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of previous working experience in Desktop Support
• Experienced with Linux OS (RedHat v8 preferred)
• Experienced with Microsoft Windows
• Experience with software installations on local machines
• Knowledge of computer software, operating systems, hardware, and networking
• Audio Visual Experience
• Knowledge of PC Imaging
• Experience with change management and incident management
• Experience with using tools such as ServiceNow, Bomgar, LapLink, and Secure Disk Wipe
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Dell Technician
• Certified CompTIA A+ or Network+
• MCSA Certification
• Windows Certification
• Linux Certified
• Expertise in Inventory Control

Requirements

Must be within driving distance of El Segundo, California, and willing to work onsite

Please note that according to the government contract, this position requires U.S. citizenship.

What they offer you: 

As part of the team and company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team that values their work and teammates.

This is a no-jerk zone.

We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth.

In addition, we offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Unsurpassed benefits:

The firm offers extensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Insurance, pays 80% of the premiums, free life insurance, STD/LTD, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment & Worker’s Compensation. A 401(k) Retirement Plan, an annual Performance/Profit-Sharing bonus program, and a stock incentive plan.

The firm offers tuition reimbursement per calendar year for eligible fees and expenses of a degree related to your job for career advancement. In addition, the firm will pay for IT training as required and offers a bonus program for certifications achieved while at the firm.

PTO is 120 hours (15 days) per year plus nine company holidays.

The firm offers other unique benefits, such as affordable Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection services. The firm provides a monthly phone and Internet allowance, plus a company laptop and service plan