IT Support Specialist

About the Company

We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.

The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.

About the Job

We’re looking for an IT Support Specialist to join our IT team as the first dedicated end-user support role at Panthalassa. You’ll be responsible for supporting laptops (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile devices (Android, iOS), and other workplace technologies (A/V systems, printers, peripherals, and network patching). You’ll play a critical role in keeping our team productive day-to-day, while also helping us shape the long-term vision for corporate technology.

This is a people-first technical role. You’ll be the go-to resource for troubleshooting and support, but you’ll also document processes, create knowledge base articles, and help design the support systems that future IT hires will rely on. You’ll bring flexibility and nuance to problem-solving in a startup environment, balancing immediate needs with a systems-first mindset.

This is an on-site role in our Portland office. You’ll need to be comfortable doing hands-on work, whether that’s resolving a support ticket, setting up a new workstation, or supporting office space needs. You are a team player with a "no task is too small" attitude.

Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. Our team members have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Virgin Orbit, Virgin Galactic, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the naval architecture faculty of the University of Michigan. The company is structured as a public benefit corporation and backed by leading venture capital firms.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for end-user support, resolving issues with laptops, phones, A/V systems, printers, and other technology.
• Track, manage, and resolve requests in tickets (Jira Service Management), with intake via Slack, Jira, or walk-ups.
• Administer software tools and SaaS access such as Slack, Google Workspace, Atlassian, Microsoft Office.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding by provisioning/deprovisioning accounts and devices.
• Document processes and build out our internal knowledge base in Confluence, with attention to clarity and detail.
• Manage inventory and storage of technology peripherals and equipment.
• Participate in office build-outs and capital projects, including setting up new equipment and physical technology.
• Model strong customer service principles while solving problems in a technical, detail-oriented way.
• Contribute to building scalable systems and processes to enable our help desk function.

Growth Opportunities

This role is intentionally designed with room to stretch. Depending on your interests and growth, you may also:

• Configure and manage mobile device management (MDM) tools like JumpCloud and Intune.
• Automate IT workflows through scripting or building in-house tools.
• Help architect and implement our zero trust cybersecurity framework.
• Collaborate with the IT Manager on longer-term corporate technology strategy.
• Gain exposure to modern infrastructure and DevOps practices, including Terraform, GCP, and Azure.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in technical support, desktop support, or a related role (startup experience is a plus).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile devices.
• Comfort with administration and governance of corporate productivity tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence, Jira).
• Skills in supporting A/V equipment, printers, and networking basics (e.g., patching cables).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; you enjoy working directly with people to solve problems.
• A process-oriented mindset, with attention to detail in documentation.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a fast-growing, evolving environment.
• Excitement about renewable energy and the opportunity to help shape IT at a mission-driven company.

Bonus Points

• Experience with MDM tools (Intune, JumpCloud, Jamf, Kandji, or similar).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Exposure to zero trust security models and modern identity/device management.

The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.

Why Join Us?

At Panthalassa, you’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact. In this role, you’ll get the chance to build systems from the ground up, learn from experienced IT and infrastructure teammates, and grow alongside a company that’s scaling rapidly in the renewable energy space.

Compensation and Benefits

If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:

• Cash compensation of $75,000 - $95,000
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
  • Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Location

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.