IT Support Specialist

Overview

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

This role is a hands‑on, onsite IT Support position focused on delivering reliable day‑to‑day service desk support to employees in a fast‑paced environment. The individual will serve as a first point of contact for technical issues, providing troubleshooting and support across end‑user devices, Microsoft enterprise tools, and basic networking needs while following established procedures and documentation. Success in this role requires strong customer service skills, a willingness to learn, and consistent onsite presence to support hardware, secure environments, and in‑person user needs.

• Provide hands‑on service desk support, including ticket intake, prioritization, troubleshooting, documentation, and resolution of end‑user technical issues.
• Troubleshoot and support hardware, software, and operating system issues across Windows (primary), macOS, and Linux environments.
• Deploy, configure, and support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, copiers, and endpoint management solutions.
• Administer and support Microsoft enterprise technologies, including Windows Desktop, Azure Active Directory / Entra , Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, One Drive, and SharePoint).
• Troubleshoot basic networking issues, including LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN access, and Wi‑Fi, following established procedures.
• Support conference room AV systems and company events requiring onsite technical support.
• Collaborate with IT team members to resolve escalated or cross‑functional technical issues.
• Perform root cause analysis, maintain technical documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement of service desk processes and knowledge base articles.
• Ensure compliance with information security, export control, and data privacy requirements.

• 2+ years of progressive IT support or service desk experience supporting end users.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Windows Desktop, Azure Active Directory / Entra , Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong experience supporting macOS environments;
  Linux experience or working knowledge preferred.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, and Wi‑Fi, with the ability to troubleshoot using established procedures.
• Experience managing service desk tickets while troubleshooting hardware, software, operating system, and endpoint issues.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical users.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and contributing to operational or service desk process improvements.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Hawthorne and El Segundo, CA (primarily Hawthorne) with reliable attendance. Schedule is Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM‑4:00 PM, (hybrid eligible for one work‑from‑home day).
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Jira, Ninja One, Slack, and RoboMQ (Hire to Retire).
• Experience contributing to service desk or IT operations process improvements.
• Familiarity with ITIL or IT service management best practices.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced startup environment.

The compensation information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive base pay and equity, generous parental leave, potential for year‑end bonuses, and more.

• 100% employer‑paid…