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Systems Specialist / MSP Support Technician II TEMP to PERM

Houston, TX

Employment Type: Contract Category: Network/Cloud Job Number: 19254 Work Model: #LI-Onsite Internal Reference: #LI-DY1

Job Description


Our Client is seeking an experienced Systems Specialist to provide hands-on IT support across Microsoft 365, Windows environments, networks, servers, security, and cloud technologies. If you have 5+ years of business IT support experience, thrive in an MSP environment, and enjoy solving technical challenges while delivering exceptional client service, we’d like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Provide professional remote and onsite IT support for managed services clients
  • Troubleshoot Windows desktops and laptops, printers, peripherals, applications, and user-access issues
  • Administer and support Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID/Azure AD, MFA, users, groups, and permissions
  • Support Windows Server environments, Active Directory, file servers, Remote Desktop Services, and Group Policy
  • Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VPNs, internet connectivity, and other SMB network infrastructure
  • Support virtualization, backup, storage, endpoint security, and remote-access environments
  • Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and internal technical resources to resolve client issues
  • Maintain accurate tickets, documentation, time entries, and client communications
  • Manage assigned work efficiently and escalate issues when additional technical review or approval is required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of hands-on business IT support experience
  • Experience working in an MSP, MSSP, managed services, or multi-client support environment
  • Strong Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting experience
  • Strong Windows endpoint, networking, and Windows Server knowledge
  • Experience with backups, security tools, PSA/RMM platforms, and remote-support tools
  • Current relevant IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Microsoft 365, Azure, or equivalent
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong client-service, communication, documentation, troubleshooting, and time-management skills
  • Security-first mindset when handling credentials, remote access, and sensitive client information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • ConnectWise Manage and ConnectWise Automate experience
  • Apple/Mac support experience
  • SentinelOne, ESET, Acronis, Backblaze, or similar platform experience
  • VMware or Hyper-V experience
  • SonicWall and Ubiquiti/UniFi experience
  • Synology NAS or similar storage experience

POSITION DETAILS
  • Full-time, temp-to-hire
  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Rotating technical on-call schedule approximately every 6–7 weeks
  • Additional compensation provided for assigned on-call rotations
  • Remote and onsite client support required

 

 
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