IT Support Technician - Secret Clearance Required

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $30.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, State College
Jan 17, 2025
Description This contract position will be for 9 months year with possibility of renewal. Position Summary: Penn State's Applied Research Lab (ARL) has partnered with TEKsystems in order to bring an individual Technology refresh project that will involve the building/configuration/delivery of new workstations with Windows 11. This individual will work at various site locations across State College, PA. act. ARL has the ability to make these consultants full time employment offers. ABOUT ARL: Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is an integral part of the University and was established in 1945 at the request of the U.S. Navy. Originally focused on undersea weapons technology development, ARL now includes a broad research portfolio addressing the needs of various sponsors. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center, ARL conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nation's priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with industry. ARL has helped secure our nation for over 70 years. When Dr. Eric Walker moved 100 or so engineers from Harvard University to Penn State in 1945, the USA was standing down from its largest war ever. The vision, however, was to sustain the culture of innovation and development in order to keep our nation secure. Modern warfare and security are evolving rapidly. Where the nation previously enjoyed dominance, we now have to operate in an increasingly contested battlespace in the sea, air, land, and space domains - as well as cyberspace. Now more than ever, ARL is needed to help guarantee the technological superiority of the United States. The success and longevity of ARL is due in large part to the mission focus and forward thinking of our faculty and staff. Throughout our history, ARL has constantly challenged the status quo by developing and delivering disruptive innovation. Skills Desktop, STIG, windows, SCCM, JIRA, PDQ Top Skills Details Desktop,STIG,windows Additional Skills & Qualifications The candidate needs to be highly organized with a strong attention to detail and possess basic IT skills (VOIP phone support ideal, but not required). The position does not require a technical IT background or any high-level IT ability - more administrative in nature than IT. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in State College,PA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.