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# IT Support & Cybersecurity Specialist

- **Company:** HIREBRIDGE
- **Location:** Hartford County, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Monitoring of Systems, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Microsoft SharePoint, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wi-Fi Technology, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Laptops, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5c167ece4c5fef24

## About the Role

* 4-8 years of hands-on IT support experience in a professional environment
 * Experience providing Tier I and Tier II desktop and systems support
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID
 * Working knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems, Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Wi-Fi)
 * Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts including endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, vulnerability management, and access control
 * Experience supporting compliance-driven environments such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or similar security frameworks is highly preferred
 * Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and customer service skills
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently

Preferred Certifications

 * CompTIA Security+
 * CompTIA Network+
 * Microsoft MS-900
 * Microsoft SC-900
 * CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP), Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred.

Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Equivalent professional IT support experience will also be considered.

## Description

* Serve as the primary point of contact for employee IT support, troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues
 * Provide Tier I and Tier II desktop and systems support for Windows workstations, laptops, Microsoft 365, and related technologies
 * Manage user onboarding and offboarding, including provisioning accounts, devices, permissions, and access
 * Lead vulnerability management efforts and assist with endpoint security, security alerts, and account administration
 * Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives by maintaining documentation, system inventories, security baselines, and audit evidence
 * Coordinate with external IT providers, vendors, and contractors to maintain secure and reliable technology systems
 * Configure and maintain workstation builds, laptops, peripheral equipment, and standard system images
 * Evaluate software updates, patches, and system upgrades while balancing security and operational needs
 * Maintain hardware, software, licensing, and technology asset inventories
 * Monitor system performance, troubleshoot outages, prioritize service requests, and escalate issues when necessary
 * Recommend improvements to IT infrastructure, security controls, and overall technology operations
 * Ensure technology systems remain secure, compliant, and well documented, * Full-time
 * On-site
 * Day shift
 * Occasional on-call support for critical incidents and maintenance
 * Local travel between nearby office locations as needed


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