Jr Network Specialist

Description
This client is a Technology Service Provider for the various school districts throughout Westchester and Rockland Counties. Currently they supports the student and teacher technologies within 40+ school districts. In addition, they have a centralized support team that provides infrastructure, telecommunications, systems, and service desk support to their clients. Each district is comprised of a team of junior network specialist who contribute to the software and hardware troubleshooting of equipment which includes but is not limited to: Chromebooks, PCs, Windows Devices, Smart Boards, iPads, and various other classroom technologies. Having prior experience troubleshooting classroom technologies is a plus.
This candidate will report to a Managed Information Technology team lead who supports the district and its staff members. In addition to having strong technical skills and foundational IT knowledge, candidates will need to have excellent communication and inter-personal skills. The environment will require this person to work well with end users of the school district as well as district executives such as the Director of Technology. This person will be acting as a Desktop Support technician, dabbling in some light networking tickets. This person needs prior hardware/hands-on experience in a technical environment. This role sits onsite 5 days a week in Carmel, NY.
The following experience is strongly encouraged for this assignment:
Proficient in Windows software (Windows 10)
Support of virtual server environment
Knowledge of troubleshooting email related issues
Knowledge of workstation setup and installs.
Ability to install network operation systems and perform simple upgrades to the network
Strong Knowledge on troubleshooting desktop systems such as desktops and PCs
Knowledge of configuring and managing network-based user profiles (Active Directory or other Directory Service tools)
General network experience with printers/routers/adding users/grouping
Server Hardware configuration
Manage switch configuration and troubleshooting
LAN/WAN experience
Skills
windows, windows 7, office 365, desktop, troubleshooting, active directory
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certifications are not mandatory but nice to have. A+ and Net+ are most applicable.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carmel, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.
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 Carmel,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 25, 2026.
>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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.