IT Specialist

Sphinx Defense

$82K — $105K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in IT Support/IT Administration or similar role
  • Experience with macOS in a business setting
  • Proficient in Google Workspace administration
  • Basic familiarity with Okta or similar IdPs
  • Experience with Atlassian tools like JIRA or Jira Service Management
  • Knowledge of Mobile Device Management platforms, specifically Jamf Pro
  • Strong communication and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier 1 and 2 technical support for MacOS, Linux, and cloud-based applications
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues
  • Administer user accounts throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Provision, configure, and maintain company-issued devices
  • Support endpoint security and compliance efforts
  • Promote security best practices organization-wide
  • Manage support requests via Jira Service Management

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Meaningful equity ownership
  • Profit sharing opportunities
  • Employer 401(k) contributions
  • 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced IT Specialist to work alongside our IT Manager to maintain and enhance our internal IT infrastructure. You will handle MDM asset management, maintain Sphinx internal account access, and assist with vendor management all while ensuring security and compliance.

What you will be focusing on:
  • Technical Support
    • Provide Tier 1 and 2 technical support for employees across MacOS, Linux and cloud-based applications such as Okta, Google Workspace, Slack,
    • Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, access and account-related issues.
    • Manage and resolve support requests through Jira Service Management
  • Identity & Access Management
    • Administer user accounts throughout the employee lifecycle
    • Perform onboarding, role changes and offboarding activities
    • Manage user access in Okta and Google Workspace
    • Maintain adherence to least-privilege and security best practices
  • Device Lifecycle Management
    • Provision, configure, deploy, maintain and retire company-issued devices.
    • Assist with enrollment, software development, and troubleshooting for Apple devices.
    • Coordinate repairs, warranty claims and replacement hardware.
    • Assist with Mobile device management using JAMF Pro
    • Shipping and receiving of technology assets
  • Security & Compliance
    • Follow established security policies and operational procedures.
    • Assist with endpoint security, device compliance and access reviews.
    • Promote security best practices throughout the organization.
    • Support compliance through documentation and operational procedures

You might be a good fit if:
  • 5+ years of experience in an IT Support/IT Administrator, or similar end-user support role.
  • Experience administering macOS in a business environment.
  • Experience administering Google Workspace
  • Basic administration experience with Okta or another identity provider (IdP).
  • Experience with Atlassian (JIRA, Jira Service Management, or similar ITSM platforms)
  • Experience managing endpoint devices using Mobile Device Management platforms (Jamf Pro preferred, Kandji).
  • Strong understanding of device lifecycle management.
  • Strong understanding of employee lifecycle management
  • Experience managing hardware inventory and asset tracking
  • Excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated commitment to security best practices
  • You thrive in ambiguous environments.

LOCATION

This hybrid role requires a regular presence in Colorado Springs, CO.

COMPENSATION

This role is between $82,261 - $105,000 base salary.

BENEFITS

Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

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