Job Description
Join the Backbone of Detroit’s Future
Are you ready to leverage your technical expertise to serve the community? The City of Detroit is seeking a highly skilled Government IT Specialist to join our immediate hire team. We are committed to modernizing our infrastructure and ensuring secure, reliable digital services for every resident. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a high-impact environment with competitive benefits and job stability.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate Hire: Start making a difference immediately.
- Public Sector Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension Plan: Secure retirement planning through the City of Detroit Retirement System.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and career advancement within government technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems for government agencies.
- Monitor network traffic and server performance to ensure optimal uptime and data security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement IT solutions that improve city services.
- Maintain strict compliance with federal, state, and local cybersecurity regulations and protocols.
- Provide Tier 2 technical support and documentation for internal staff and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a similar technical role.
- Experience working within the public sector or government environment is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and network administration tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences.
- Ability to obtain necessary government security clearances.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems for government agencies.
- Monitor network traffic and server performance to ensure optimal uptime and data security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement IT solutions that improve city services.
- Maintain strict compliance with federal, state, and local cybersecurity regulations and protocols.
- Provide Tier 2 technical support and documentation for internal staff and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a similar technical role.
- Experience working within the public sector or government environment is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and network administration tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences.
- Ability to obtain necessary government security clearances.