Information Technology Field Technician

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Garland
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Apex Systems is currently looking for IT Field Technicians to support a project through one of our government integration clients.
In this role, you would travel to Naval Bases nationwide to provide IT Support for related to base projects. Below is an outline of the opportunity including deployment scheduling, travel, and daily responsibilities.
If interested in applying for this opportunity, please send a copy of your updated resume to Tessa Moulds, Government Services Recruiter, via
Opportunity OutlinePosition: Travel TechnicianPay Rate: Government mandated through a wage calculator. Wages are determined based the candidates home state and county and vary contractor to contractor. The contract is a W2. Contractors will be paid for each hour worked.Start Date: ASAP, TBD - Base access processing takes between 4 and 6 weeks.Requirements:

• All contractors must have a fully adjudicated Secret Clearance to support the US Naval Bases.
• Contractors must also be DOD 8570 Compliant by holding an active CompTIA CE A+, Network+, or Security+ Certification.
• Contractors must have a valid Drivers' License.
  Responsibilities
  • Provide desk side support to computer hardware, software, and other electronic or mechanical devices including clients, servers, and legacy systems.
  • Perform all information assurance activities at the site to fulfill the Local Element role, to include Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) requirements (Applicable to the Cyber Security Specialist labor category only).
  • Responsibilities could include: monitoring networks; maintaining, diagnosing, and upgrading hardware and software for all military installations supported by NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet).
  • Configure, assemble and install laptops, microcomputers, workstations and/or peripheral equipment.
  • Special Project Deployments could include: replacing hard drives, conducting memory upgrades, scanning and tracking hard drives, initiating user data backups, and machine refreshes. Deployments, Schedules, & TravelDeployments:
    • Deployments to bases will vary based on the scope of work needed and travel scheduling. This is a project based opportunity and flexibility is required. Each deployment will be slightly different as each bases volume and needs are different.
    • As a reference, the last travel tech project had deployments that were roughly 3 weeks. Contractors would then return home for the weekend, and then be deployed out for another 3 weeks of support.
    • There might be deployment gaps where you are off work for a week due to base support requests and travel/scheduling logistics.Hours:
      • This is an hours worked, hours paid contract. There is no PTO included in the role.
      • Hours will vary each week based on the deployment. Anticipated hours are 30-40 per work week.
      • As a reference, under the last travel tech project contractors typically saw 30-40 hours per week with occasional weeks off as base scheduling demands shifted.Travel:
        • If you are local to the base you are supporting, under that deployment you would not qualify for travel expenses.
        • If you are over 50 miles from the work location, depending on distance- flights, hotels, and rental vehicles will be booked and provided by Apex Systems. Incidentals incurred during the deployment (gas, meals, parking, etc.) will be reimbursed based upon receipts. Travel time is considered worked time and is billable. EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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