IT Technician at S3, Inc.

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 84% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training;  S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;  and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

Military experience is a plus.

This is not a teleworking position; there is no relocation assistance.

S³ is currently seeking a Full Time IT Technician to join the Corporate IT team at our HQ in Cummings Research Park, Huntsville, AL.  

Position Description:

Under general supervision, diagnoses computer problems, monitors computer processing systems, installs software and performs tests on computer equipment and programs. The IT Technician is also responsible for setup of computer equipment to include printers, scheduling maintenance and teaching users to use programs. May perform one or more of the following duties.

• Install cabling throughout the worksite for the initial hookup or relocation of information systems.
• Repair simple malfunctions by adjusting, aligning or modifying cabling or connectivity using hand or power tools.
• Enter and delete a wide variety of data to maintain updated and current databases.
• Perform system backups on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Record operating and down time of system.
• May assist in micro/mini/mainframe interface. 
• Assist at users' help desk.

• Perform other duties as directed.

   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems and 3 years of related experience or HS Diploma and 7 years of related experience.
• Active DoD secret or higher security clearance or the ability to obtain one in a timely fashion.
• At least 1 year of experience analyzing potential risk using PC/System virus protection software
• At least 1 year of experience working with Active Directory
• At least 1 year of experience performing new installs on PC's to include software, configuring peripherals, printers and virtual machines
• At least 1 year of experience performing troubleshooting on systems,PC's, and laptops
• At least 1 year of experience performing scheduled backups on servers/PC's/laptops 
• At least 1 year of experience deploying or implementing Microsoft Office products, Windows 7, Windows 10
• Ability to use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Ability to deploy software updates on PC's and servers

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.