IT Support Specialist
About The Position
Are you an experienced IT professional looking for a high-impact, flexible opportunity in Austin, Texas? Lumenci is hiring a part-time, hybrid IT Support Specialist to lead our internal technical support, hardware provisioning, and systems administration. If you have deep expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, SharePoint, and modern IT ticketing platforms, join our team to establish scalable help desk processes and deliver exceptional technical support. About Lumenci Founded in 2018, Lumenci is a premier intellectual property consulting firm specializing in patent litigation, expert witness testimony, and patent monetization for leading corporations and global law firms operating across the software, telecommunications, semiconductors, and emerging technology sectors. A key part of Lumenci’s model is the integration of deep technical expertise with litigation strategy. Our teams support high-stakes disputes by developing technical narratives, performing rigorous analysis, and partnering with world-class expert witnesses whose testimony shapes case outcomes in courts and arbitration forums worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Gurugram, India, Lumenci delivers end-to-end support spanning technical analysis, expert strategy, valuation, and monetization execution. Our differentiated approach, which includes combining engineering depth, litigation experience, and operational rigor, has resulted in long-term partnerships with leading law firms and technology companies navigating complex IP disputes. Lumenci is backed by VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”) and Century Equity Partners (“CEP”). VSS is a private equity firm dedicated to investing in tech-enabled business services, healthcare, and education companies. Since 1987, VSS has managed eight private capital funds with aggregate committed capital of nearly $4 billion across 103 platform companies and over 600 add-on acquisitions. VSS’s investment in Lumenci was from VSS Structured Capital IV, L.P. (“VSS SC IV”), a $530 million fund that had its final closing in December 2022. CEP is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, MA, that partners with companies seeking investments to support growth or fund acquisitions, partial buyouts, or recapitalization opportunities.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on technical support, help desk administration, or systems support experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration, SharePoint site permissions/architecture, Entra ID, and Teams.
- Demonstrated experience selecting, deploying, or managing IT service management (ITSM) and ticketing software.
- Proven track record managing hardware deployment pipelines and troubleshooting complex OS and networking issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work onsite at our Austin, Texas office on scheduled days for hardware provisioning and physical IT management.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant industry certifications (such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, MS-900, CompTIA Network+, or Security+).
- Experience creating automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot integration or AI-assisted IT help desk tools.
- Previous experience supporting professional services, legal tech, or intellectual property consulting environments.
Responsibilities
- Administer user accounts, security groups, and access permissions across Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and SharePoint.
- Manage end-to-end hardware lifecycles, including configuring, imaging, deploying, and troubleshooting laptops and peripherals for local and remote employees.
- Implement, configure, and maintain a centralized IT ticketing system to establish SLA benchmarks and incident management workflows.
- Provide tier 2 technical troubleshooting for Windows and macOS environments, meeting room AV systems, and office network infrastructure.
- Author clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), employee-facing troubleshooting guides, and IT onboarding/offboarding workflows.
- Monitor endpoint compliance, enforce security best practices, and manage software license allocations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Well-being: We offer robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options that include significant company contributions toward employee premiums to support the health of our "Luminaries" and their families.
- Retirement Strategy: Lumenci provides a 401(k) program with a competitive employer-matching contribution, enabling employees to build long-term financial security.
- Performance-Based Incentives: Our total cash compensation includes a variable pay component designed to reward both individual achievements (KRAs) and overall company success.
- Time Off & Leaves: We prioritize work-life harmony through a balanced leave policy that includes accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), designated company holidays, and additional "floating" holidays for personal or cultural significance.
- Holistic Wellness Support: Beyond standard medical care, we provide dedicated Wellness Leave to address both physical health and emotional well-being, as well as paid leave for significant life events like bereavement and parental bonding.
- Culture of Autonomy & Growth: Employees benefit from a flexible, remote-first work environment that favors autonomy and provides structured support for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
