Sr IT Support Specialist

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.

As a Senior IT Support Specialist, you will serve as a hands‑on technical leader supporting daily IT operations while owning escalations, mentoring junior staff, and driving continuous improvement of service desk and endpoint support processes. This role is 4 days onsite in Atlanta, GA (1 work from home day after 60 days) and requires strong technical depth across Microsoft enterprise environments, Windows systems, and end‑user computing, with exposure to macOS, Linux, scripting, and foundational networking.

You will be responsible for resolving complex issues, implementing tiered support models, delivering exceptional customer service, and acting as a trusted IT partner to the business.

• Provide senior-level, hands-on IT support, owning complex service desk issues and escalations through resolution while mentoring junior team members.
• Troubleshoot, deploy, configure, and support end-user hardware, software, peripherals, and operating systems across
  
  Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• Administer and support the Microsoft enterprise stack, including Windows desktop/server, Entra /Azure AD, Intune, and Microsoft 365.
• Troubleshoot foundational networking issues including LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and wireless networking.
• Leverage scripting and automation, primarily
  
  Power
  
  Shell, to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvements to service desk workflows, SOPs, documentation, and knowledge-base resources.
• Deliver responsive, customer-focused support while partnering across IT and maintaining information security, export control, and data privacy requirements.
• Maintain 100% onsite presence in Hawthorne, CAto support hardware, secure environments, and in-person user needs.

• 5+ yearsof progressive IT support, systems support, or service desk experience, including ownership of complex technical issues and escalations.
• Strong hands-onexpertiseacross the Microsoft stack, including Windows desktop/server, Entra /Azure AD, Intune, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong Windows experience with working knowledge ofmacOS and Linux environments.
• Working scripting/automation experience, preferably
  
  Power
  
  Shell;
  Python or Bash experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and wireless connectivity.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, service desk/process improvements, and technical documentation.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users.
• Ability to work Atlanta, GA Monday–Friday, 7: 00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. (1 Work from home day after 60 days)

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina
  
  Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced Power Shell  scripting and automationexperience.
• Deeper networking experience, including routing/switching concepts such as TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, or MPLS.
• Experience supporting
  
  Azure/AWS and virtualized infrastructure.
• Familiarity withITIL/service management best practices and improving IT operations or service desk processes.

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of…