Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location:

Macomb

Req ID:

29909 ​Purpose

The purpose of this role is to operate and support both the general IT environment and the secure CMMC Level 2 / ITAR‑regulated environment. This role ensures the company maintains strict compliance boundaries by managing the CMMC computing environment, supporting endpoints and infrastructure, and coordinating with external MSSP on regulated operations, and keeping compliance documentation accurate and audit‑ready. The specialist also provides day‑to‑day technical support and user training so employees can work securely and effectively.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Support the day-to-day IT operations including PCs, applications, mobile, printers, procurement, and infrastructure.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot software applications, operating systems, network and updates.

Ensure software compliance and licensing.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control, including password resets and account provisioning/de-provisioning.

Provide training to end-users on hardware and software usage, best practices, and security awareness.

Maintain an inventory of IT assets, including computers, peripherals, and software licenses.

Manage relationships with hardware and software vendors to facilitate warranty claims, repairs, and procure necessary equipment.

Identify and resolve network connectivity and general IT-related issues for end-users.

Maintain detailed records of support requests, solutions, and configurations. Create and update technical documentation and knowledge base articles.

Implement and enforce security policies and best practices, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with security regulations.

Experience with A/V conference room equipment and conference room troubleshooting.

Collaborate with other IT teams, including desktop engineers, network administrators and system administrators, to resolve issues that require cross-functional expertise.

Ensure compliance with CMMC L2 and ITAR requirements.

Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) processes and maintain documentation for SSP and POA&M updates.

Lead process improvements and technology upgrades.

Support endpoint management, infrastructure, patching, and vulnerability remediation in coordination with managed service providers.

Gathering evidence for regulatory compliance audits.

Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during off-hours as necessary.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science (equivalent), and five years of experience supporting internal infrastructure and desktop systems, application training and overall incident ownership and management. 5-8 years of experience required if no degree.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft M365 technologies (Teams, meetings, OneDrive, Enterprise Apps, Intune), Imaging, Windows OS, Apple iOS, administration and security, deployment and management, automation technologies.

Hands on experience on LAN/ WAN, Wireless Networks; working and managing a switched network.

In depth knowledge of MS Teams, and other video conferencing and projection solutions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, as you will interact with end-users of varying technical backgrounds.

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.

A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and a patient, friendly demeanor.

Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with other IT professionals.

Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple support requests and tasks.

Stay updated on the latest technological trends and adapt to new tools and technologies.

Understand IT security best practices and the ability to enforce security policies.

Experience working in a regulated environment, i.e.

ISO, SOX, TISAX.

Working following guidelines with minimal guidance.

Competencies Windows Desktop and Server OS support

Infrastructure Hardware diagnostics and repair

Device imaging (Autopilot, MDT, Intune)

Application support and deployment

Microsoft 365 administration

Active Directory user/group management

Entra ID (Azure AD) identity management

MFA and access troubleshooting

Intune device compliance and configuration

Networking basics (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi‑Fi, VPN)

Basic switch and firewall triage

Backup and restore basics

Virtualization fundamentals (VMware/Hyper‑V)

Endpoint security/EDR awareness

BitLocker and encryption support

Competencies, Continued Change management discipline

Incident and problem management

Following SOPs and controlled‑environment procedures

Evidence collection and audit readiness (CMMC/NIST/ISO)

Asset and configuration management

Clear documentation and ticketing

Rack/stack and cabling standards

Device lifecycle management

Monitoring and alert response

Customer service and communication skills

Prioritization and attention to detail

Ownership and follow‑through

Teamwork and collaboration Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.