IT Specialist

IT Specialist Information Technology (IT) Posted on: 2026/04/02 |

Job ID:

179911 Columbus, Ohio Permanent IT Specialist (Full-Time)

Location:

Columbus, OH

Work Model:

Primarily on-site (with up to 1 day/week remote)

Salary Range:

USD:

$55,000 - $72,000 Are you a hands-on IT professional who thrives in high-performance environments? Join a fast-growing, cutting-edge organization at the forefront of AI and hyperscale data center innovation. We're looking for an IT Specialist who can own, optimize, and elevate our IT operations across both cloud and on-prem environments. What You'll Do As a key member of the IT team, you'll play a critical role in keeping our systems secure, reliable, and running at peak performance: Advanced IT Support & Operations Deliver Tier 2/3 support across devices, platforms, and applications Lead onboarding/offboarding processes (devices, access, provisioning) Troubleshoot across Windows, macOS, mobile, and enterprise tools Partner with vendors and internal teams to resolve complex issues Microsoft 365 & Cloud Ownership Administer and optimize the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Intune, Defender) Strengthen identity, access, and security (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access) Drive compliance, endpoint security, and policy enforcement Support audits aligned with

SOC 2 / ISO 27001

Infrastructure & Data Center Support Maintain servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms Support Windows & Linux environments Manage core services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, certificates) Own backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring systems Asset & Lifecycle Management Oversee IT asset inventory across hardware and software Track lifecycle from procurement ? deployment ? retirement Ensure audit readiness, compliance, and secure disposal Security & Continuous Improvement Apply best practices in system hardening and vulnerability management Support incident response and risk assessments Identify automation and efficiency opportunities What You Bring

Required:

5+ years in IT operations, systems, or infrastructure roles Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls) Experience with virtualization and on-prem environments Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Nice to

Have:

Intune / modern endpoint management VMware, Windows Server, Linux administration Backup & disaster recovery tools Exposure to

SOC 2, ISO

27001, or similar frameworks Certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Infrastructure, Security) What Makes You Stand Out Ownership mindset & attention to detail Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communicator with a user-first approach Passion for continuous learning and improvement Working Environment Hands-on role with on-site responsibilities Access to enterprise infrastructure & data center environments Occasional after-hours/on-call support This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within our client's organization. Accommodation is available upon request to support your participation throughout all stages of the recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that AI tools may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position. TWONPERM