IT Field Support IV

Job Title: IT Field Support IV
Location: Fremont, CA 94555
Duration:7 months 

Job Description:

• The Role IT Systems Technician — Data Collections Operations - Support a data collections operation running on 130+ Fedora Linux and Windows machines on a lab network. Keep machines healthy, provision new ones, and troubleshoot issues.

Must-Have Skills

• Linux administration (Fedora/RHEL preferred) and Windows experience.
• Basic shell usage (Bash, PowerShell).
• Networking fundamentals, including DNS, static IPs, firewalls, and isolated networks.
• Experience with IT automation (e.g., Ansible).

Nice-to-have Skills

• Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell).1
• Basic PostgreSQL administration (e.g., backups, user management, simple queries).1
• Experience with systemd services and Windows services

Years of overall experience required - More than 5 years of experience
Degrees/certifications required - Must have degree in computer science and if no degree then atleast 10 years

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot a mixed fleet of Windows and Fedora workstations plus database servers
• Provision and image new machines
• Troubleshoot hardware, peripherals, and connected devices
• Maintain local network connectivity
• Support non-technical operators with day-to-day issues
• Manage user accounts on a local network

Key Projects:

• Maintaining and troubleshooting a mixed environment of Windows and Fedora workstations, along with database servers.
• Provisioning and imaging new machines.
• Troubleshooting hardware, peripherals, and connected devices.
• Ensuring local network connectivity is maintained.
• Supporting non-technical operators with their day-to-day IT issues.
• Managing user accounts on the local network

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 40.00/daily.