IT Operations Specialist

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$47.20-52.45 Hourly

Start Date:

Sep 29, 2026

Duration:

6 months

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering company at the forefront of advanced technology, dedicated to revolutionizing how we experience the world. This organization builds groundbreaking solutions that seamlessly integrate complex systems into real-time operations, consistently setting new industry standards. As an integral part of the Technical Operations function, you will step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly shape the technical foundation of critical live operations within a high-stakes, real-time environment. This hands-on opportunity allows you to be instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of cutting-edge systems, optimizing complex technical workflows, and ensuring smooth, uninterrupted service delivery for transformative products that redefine industries. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the operational integrity of systems that drive innovation and set new industry benchmarks, directly impacting how the world experiences advanced technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in live operational workflows, meticulously shadowing and documenting dependencies and system interactions to gain a comprehensive understanding.
• Analyze and map intricate technical processes, proactively identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies that hinder optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Development Operations, Infrastructure, and Engineering, to drive the streamlining and improvement of critical workflows.
• Develop clear, concise process documentation and formulate actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicate complex technical findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including both technical experts and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical documentation and analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to distill complex information into clear insights.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Prior hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
  
  • Windows workstation support
  • Real-time operations or command-center environments
  • TCP/IP networking or systems administration
  • Web application or infrastructure troubleshooting
  
  
  
  
  

Stand Out Qualifications

• Experience working in an Operations Center or equivalent 24O7 support environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, cloud diagnostics, or automation platforms.
• Comfort collaborating effectively with Development Operations and Infrastructure teams.
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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