Sr. IT Support Specialist

Open Gov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the Open Gov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data.

These solutions come together in the Open Gov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about Open Gov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at

The IT Support Specialist II will provide world class technical support to Open Gov’s employees, as well as become a subject matter expert on Open Gov’s systems. This position entails addressing advanced technical challenges, leading end-user training activities, and authoring internal and end-user knowledge repository articles, as well as actively identifying enhancements for organizational processes and tools.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for employees seeking technical assistance, providing second-level technical support in-person, via chat, over the phone, and email
• Maintain in-office presence five days a week to promptly and effectively address support requests.
• Oversee the upkeep of office systems, including teleconferencing equipment, networking infrastructure, and audio-visual equipment
• Execute advanced troubleshooting, both remotely and in-person, and install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning optimally.
• Share technical expertise and process insights to mentor the IT Support team.
• Deliver exemplary support to the executive team
• Document IT processes and services, proactively suggesting process enhancements
• Manage assets for hardware and software, ensuring optimal resource allocation
• Contribute to project teams, ensuring the successful implementation of new systems or upgrades
• Undertake repairs, maintenance, and installations of computer hardware and software
• Provide comprehensive training to end-users on IT systems, offering open office hours, one-on-one sessions, and creating recorded instructional videos
• Travel to various sites as required to deliver advanced technical support to Open Gov facilities
• Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures, including data backup, antivirus, and user access controls to safeguard company data
• Collaborate with third-party vendors for hardware and software procurement and support, ensuring cost-effective solutions
• Monitor system performance, generate reports, and proactively identify areas for improvement or potential issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate IT support role, with demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience providing executive level support
• Demonstrate proficiency across multiple platforms, including OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android
• Familiarity with Okta and an understanding of modern Identity Management processes and protocols, including SCIM, SAML, and OAuth
• Proficiency in endpoint management systems such as JAMF
• Competence in networking tools, particularly Meraki
• Experience with teleconferencing equipment
• Working knowledge of Google Apps, Office 365,…