IT Specialist - Mid Level

Description:
Our client is a dynamic and innovative company located in Bridgeport, CA, known for its commitment to excellence and cutting-edge solutions in the technology sector. They are seeking talented individuals to join their team in a contract-to-hire capacity, offering a unique opportunity to grow and develop within the organization. The company values its employees and provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional advancement.

Location: Bridgeport, CA

Pay: $25 - $30 an hour

This position is a contract-to-hire opportunity, where applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to full-time employment following the contract duration. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package for W2 consultants, which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, a 401k plan with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities:
Role Description:

The role involves assisting information engineers with various stages of software development, including coding, testing, implementation, and documentation. The candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, constructing, testing, and implementing parts of IT solutions using software development life cycle methodologies. Key responsibilities include:

• Interacting with customers to understand their business environment, technical context, and strategic direction.
• Defining project scope, plans, and deliverables.
• Collecting, identifying, defining, and organizing detailed user and IT requirements.
• Coordinating with others to analyze requirements and ensure solutions meet customer needs.
• Confirming and prioritizing project plans and deliverables with customers.
• Participating in IT solution implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and conversions.
• Applying metrics to monitor performance and measure key project criteria.
• Preparing system documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining security, integrity, and business continuity controls.
• Analyzing and resolving business or technical problems using appropriate tools.
• Participating in special studies and staying updated on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements:

• Experience in Information Systems (IS).
• Specialized experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Assembly/Integration
  • Cross-discipline functions
  • Data engineering
  • Industry expertise
  • Knowledge engineering
  • Legacy evolution

Education Requirements:
Certifications Required:

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) network support certification.
• Operating System (OS)/Application certification.
• IAT Level II certification.

Security Clearance:

• Must possess a Secret Clearance.

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).