Senior IT Support Specialist, Desktop Services

STR is seeking a Senior IT Support Specialist to join our collaborative, high-performing team. Our IT specialists play a major part in our employee’s success, tackling every challenge with a positive, solution-focused mindset and resolving complex technical issues with speed and precision. This role calls for proven expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting advanced problems, managing enterprise IT resources, and delivering exceptional customer support to both local and remote staff.

Description:

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues with minimal supervision

Manage daily workload by addressing incoming tickets in ServiceNow and assisting end users through physical walk-ins.

Provide hands-on guidance to end users while resolving issues

Conduct root cause analysis and confirm resolution through testing and follow-up

Provision, image, and configure systems for new hires, contractors, and interns

Perform full-cycle desktop support including OS deployments, software upgrades, configurations, and data migrations for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems

Manage and troubleshoot enterprise printers, scanners, and multifunction devices

Create, manage, and audit Active Directory and LDAP accounts, groups, and permissions

Assist with server, network, and storage administration tasks as needed

Document solutions in the IT knowledge base with clear, accurate, and technically detailed entries

Maintain an accurate, audit-ready inventory of hardware, software, and licenses

Procure, track, and maintain hardware and software assets to meet stocking requirements

Collaborate with other Enterprise IT teams to implement best practices and maintain compliance standards

Participate in scheduled off-hours support for critical incidents

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of enterprise IT support experience in a multi-platform environment

Ability to obtain a security clearance (active clearance desired)

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced proficiency with Windows 10/11, macOS, and major Linux distributions

Strong knowledge of enterprise software including Microsoft 365, VMware, and engineering/scientific tools such as Matlab

Strong knowledge of Active Directory administration including Group Policy and delegated permissions

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, or equivalent professional credentials

Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and succeed in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments with minimal supervision

Strong analytical, and diagnostic skills

Consistent record of delivering high-quality customer service and building strong user relationships

Why You’ll Love Working at STR:

At STR, we believe in creating a workplace where our employees feel valued, supported, and connected while contributing to challenging and meaningful work. In addition to the traditional health and welfare benefits, we offer a variety of perks to enhance your experience, such as the following:

Generous paid time off offerings, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements (this position offers 9/80, 4/40, or 5/40 workweek options)

Fitness reimbursement up to $299 for gym memberships, yoga studios, or similar plus an additional Blue Cross Blue Shield fitness reimbursement of up to $300

Complimentary Company swag and regular employee events such as summer food truck lunches, summer outing, winter soiree, and bi-monthly happy hours (with STR-covered appetizers)

Complimentary snacks, cold brew/coffee, and weekly Bagel Fridays

4% company match and 6% profit sharing through the 401k program

Complimentary Identity Theft protection

Career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement up to $15,000/year for eligible coursework, learning and development resources, and 50% reimbursement of professional society membership dues

We’re proud of the community-oriented culture we’ve built, and we’re excited for you to be a part of it.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $82,000 - $103,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and…