Job Description
Are you looking for a career that fits your schedule?
Apex Data Systems is currently seeking a highly motivated Weekend IT Support Specialist to join our elite technical team in Virginia Beach. This is a fantastic opportunity for tech professionals who want to maintain a healthy work-life balance, enjoying your weekends and holidays completely off while earning a competitive premium for weekend coverage.
In this role, you will be the guardian of our critical infrastructure during off-hours. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex puzzles, and takes pride in ensuring business continuity. If you are detail-oriented and ready to elevate your career, apply today.
Why Join Us?
- Weekdays Off: Enjoy your Saturdays and Sundays free to recharge.
- Premium Pay: Competitive hourly rate with weekend shift differentials.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge enterprise solutions.
Responsibilities
- Monitor server health, network performance, and security alerts during weekend hours.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for remote and on-site users.
- Execute critical patch management and system updates to maintain security compliance.
- Manage and escalate IT service tickets (Jira/ServiceNow) with high urgency.
- Perform routine backups and verify data integrity for business-critical applications.
- Conduct physical IT inventory audits and manage asset tagging for weekend staff.
- Ensure all weekend access protocols and security policies are strictly enforced.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional IT support experience, specifically in a Help Desk or System Administration role.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365.
- Experience with network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and remote access tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.