IT Support Specialist

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Woburn, MA
3-5 Years Experience
Machine Learning • Security • Software • Analytics • Defense
STR Harnesses the power of technology to solve the nation's hardest problems.
The Role

STR is looking for an IT Support Specialist to join the team and be a key team member in keeping our organization running smoothly. Our IT specialists play a major part in our employee’s success by analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues in a positive and efficient manner. This specialist will also enjoy solving complex problems and provide effective first line support for all local, remote, and mobile staff.

Requirements:

  • This position requires a Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government 
  • Identify, research and resolve technical issues for users
  • Add to the IT knowledge base with clear/concise/detailed entries
  • Treat every issue as an opportunity to educate the end-user
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of hardware and software licenses
  • Perform hands-on diagnostics at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications
  • Test issue remediation to ensure problem has been adequately resolved. Perform post-resolution follow-ups, time permitting
  • Create and/or maintain end-user documentation on procedures and how-tos
  • Creation and administration of Active Directory user accounts
  • Provision new computers for employees
  • Create and test new images for Windows and Mac Operating Systems
  • Help maintain scanners, copiers and workstations
  • Provision phones and voicemail boxes (mobile and office)
  • Support our summer intern program. To include configuration of computers, administration rights, first line support, and equipment reconciliation when the internship is complete
  • Administrate and help manage the ITSM system
  • Order software and hardware for users and maintain a stockage objective for general consumption items
  • Support the IT Team with duties as necessary to include server, user and network administration
  • Create Linux accounts and manage groups, home directories, and access.
  • Collaborate with IT Team
  • Minor off hours duties/on-call hours as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred:

  • 3+ years’ of relevant experience
  • Experience supporting operating systems including Windows 10, Linux, and Mac OSX
  • Experience supporting typical business and engineering applications (ex. Microsoft Office, Matlab, Visual Studio, VMWare and other scientific/engineering applications) and hardware (mostly Dell and Apple laptops)
  • Intermediate Active Directory skills with the capability of managing user accounts, printers and other resources
  • Helpdesk and/or Desktop certifications such as Linux+, Security+, Network+ desired
  • Strong team player with the ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment in a rapidly growing company
  • Problem solver with excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize work tasks to meet customer demands and deadlines
  • Exceptional customer service, interpersonal skills, and desire to learn.
  • Self-motivated with strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills



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 we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.


STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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The Company
HQ: Woburn, MA
600 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.

Why Work With Us

We believe in a people-first culture. Yes, we are scientists, engineers, and researchers, but first, we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.

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STR Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
HQWoburn, MA

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