Jr. IT Specialist

Asr International•Hauppauge, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ASR International Corp, http://www.asrintl.com, has an opening for a Junior IT Specialist to support the ASR IT Systems Team. The position is full time, on site at our Corporate Headquarters in Hauppauge, NY. This is an entry level role and an exciting opportunity for individuals with the drive to learn and succeed, helping shape the future of IT, business systems, automation, and cybersecurity operations at ASR in support of programs of national importance and national security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Strong organizational, analytical, multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to continuously learn and improve in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Knowledge of IT, networking, and cybersecurity concepts and fundamentals.
Knowledge of programming, scripting, automation, and software development concepts, including experience with at least one programming or scripting language.
Hands on experience with Windows and Linux desktop and/or server operating systems, and familiarity with secure configuration and centralized / remote administration of those systems.
Must be a United States citizen, with the ability to pass a background investigation and obtain a obtain a security clearance as required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with secure configuration and administration of common business cloud computing / SaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience with web application development, either in a front-end or back-end role, using languages such as HTML/CSS, Python, PHP, and JavaScript.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, laws / regulations, and standards / frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, or ISO 27001.
Experience with prompt engineering and integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into business processes.

Responsibilities

Provide end user technical support and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues for PCs, peripherals, and mobile devices and technical support for ASR business systems / applications.
Support IT and cybersecurity operations, monitoring, and maintenance of on-premises, remote, and cloud-based IT infrastructure and services in a primarily Windows and Microsoft 365 environment.
Support implementation and continuous monitoring of effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.
Participate in design, development, implementation, and operations / maintenance of internal business systems, software applications, websites, and business process automation, including Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives.
Develop, maintain, and present training and knowledge base content on technical topics for a variety of audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned / requested.