IT Support and Operations Specialist

Long Home Products • Savage, MD

3h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on IT Support & Operations Specialist to provide day-to-day technical support for employees while coordinating closely with our Managed Service Provider (MSP) to maintain reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations.

This role will focus on user onboarding, device management, office technology setup, and acting as the internal point of contact for IT requests and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable owning IT operations at the local level while partnering with external providers for advanced infrastructure and security support.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of IT support, help desk, or IT operations experience
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments
• Experience with workstation setup, imaging, and user troubleshooting
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and manage multiple requests
• Comfortable working fully onsite

Nice To Haves

• Experience working alongside an MSP or outsourced IT provider
• Familiarity with MDM tools, Apple Business Manager, or device provisioning
• Basic understanding of networking, identity management, or security tools
• IT certifications or technical training
• Reliable and responsive with a strong customer-service mindset
• Organized and process-oriented
• Comfortable coordinating across teams and vendors
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 support for hardware, software, and access issues
• Troubleshoot workstations, peripherals, and office technology
• Escalate complex issues to MSP and track resolution progress
• Maintain clear communication with users on ticket status and solutions
• Configure new user accounts, permissions, and devices
• Coordinate with HR and managers on onboarding needs
• Ensure timely deprovisioning of accounts and equipment
• Set up workstations, laptops, monitors, and conference room equipment
• Manage device inventory and lifecycle tracking
• Coordinate repairs, replacements, and vendor services
• Act as the primary internal liaison to the Managed Service Provider
• Open and monitor service tickets with external vendors
• Coordinate maintenance windows, updates, and system changes
• Help ensure MSP work aligns with business priorities
• Perform basic administration in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and related systems
• Manage user licenses, group memberships, and access requests
• Assist with patching coordination and endpoint compliance monitoring
• Maintain documentation for onboarding, hardware setup, and common issues
• Help improve internal IT processes and response workflows
• Support audits and asset tracking initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed