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IT Technician at High-Growth IT Startup Cascade is a rapidly-growing MSP (managed service provider), offering tech services in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and beyond. We provide a world-class service to high-end clients in the Financial Services industry. About the role: We're looking for a new team member who can use their technical and customer service skills to impress our client’s most critical users, learn and advance quickly, be hyper reliable & responsible, and play a key role in our company's growth. This opening is for a technician who is comfortable working on-site with VIP users in the Bay Area and remotely assisting these same VIPs during their travel. We’re looking to provide an above market compensation package for the highest level of customer service, reliability, and flexibility, so only candidates who are highly confident of their ability to provide white-glove service should apply. We are looking for someone with: Exceptional customer service skills, including a clear communication style, very high reliability, and full ownership of all issues to complete resolution. Demonstrable experience supporting Mac OS workstations. (PC experience is a plus) A passion for developing hard and soft skills and career advancement. Ownership and leadership character traits. Ticketing system organization and upkeep experience. The ability to be receptive and action-oriented in response to constructive feedback. A calm and focused demeanor in high-pressure situations. Strong professional and technical communication skills (both written and verbal). At least 7 years of help desk experience with evidence of growth At least moderate networking knowledge (DHCP, DNS, VPN, teleworker connectivity issues). Experience with Jamf Pro or other MDM platforms. Optional experience supporting audio/video systems (Creston, Savant, etc.) Basic understanding of bash and/or Power-shell scripting is a plus. Some responsibilities include: Working directly with our VIP clients to tackle a diverse and unpredictable range of challenges. Providing technical support by phone, email, chat, and (as needed) in person. Working on state of the art, high-end, cutting-edge, technical improvement projects for client VIPs. Being available, flexible, and on-call to client VIPs with regular after-hours and/or weekend work. Being able to work with a team to solve difficult problems. Creating and maintaining technical documentation. Compensation, benefits, and perks: Above-market base salary for excellent technical and communication skills. 95% coverage for medical/dental/vision premiums and more. 401k with employer match. $125 monthly technology reimbursement. $150 monthly meal stipend. $100 healthy living expense program. Generous reimbursement and bonuses for learning and training, including technical certifications. Flexible working hours. Regular work from home. Generous PTO, sick and family leave policies. At Cascade, we have committed ourselves to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. We value unique perspectives and believe this is critical to solving complex problems. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. Please apply online with Cascade Technology Services, LLC at: https://cascade-technology-services-llc.rippling-ats.com/job/963430/it-technician-at-high-growth-it-startup-in-sf-area?s=cl

Position Title:  Space Sensitive Activities Technician, Journeyman Company: ACT1 Federal Location: Colorado Springs, CO About ACT1: Delivering mission-critical solutions and industry-leading talent to advance the missions of the partners, organizations, and communities we serve. ACT1 Federal is seeking a Journeyman Space Sensitive Activities Technician. This program provides support to the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Operations Command S33X, Sensitive Activities Division office/staff. Generally, you will provide the client with identity and signature management (ISM) augmentation to the government staff in the execution of the command sensitive activities support program. The client anticipates a high level of knowledge on the full breadth of ISM supporting worldwide operations. Responsibilities: Providing direct support to Command sensitive activity stakeholders throughout the operational lifecycle, to include mission analysis, planning, development, staffing, implementation, and termination. Identifying mission critical vulnerabilities, assess risk to mission, and provide mitigation strategies to decision makers. Understanding and applying DoD policy requirements for sensitive activities and apply to operations, training and force development. Applying identity management protocols to assess risk to personnel and missions and provide mitigation strategies to decision makers. Maintaining currency on key technologies and capabilities, to include ubiquitous technical surveillance, that impact Space Force missions. Developing and maintaining familiarity working within the Joint Community (processes, structure, C2, etc.). Conducting risk analysis to inform Combatant Command leadership decisions. Conducting open-source research, as directed by the client, in preparation for mission analysis and threat assessments. Reporting significant events/incidents. **Physical Demands: Travel may be required** Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to be SAP cleared. BA/BS degree or additional experience. FOSS or equivalent (Advanced Technician Course or Advanced Planners Course, and Due Diligence Course) Minimum of three (3) years of DoD sensitive activities experience. Minimum of five (5) years overall DoD experience. Preferred: FOSS and PAC or equivalent (Advanced Technician Course, Advanced Planners Course, and Due Diligence Course). MA/MS Degree. Ten (10) years overall DoD experience. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance  ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance  Company Paid Short-Term Disability   Voluntary Long-Term Disability  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Health Savings Account (HSA)  401K with employer match  Paid Time Off   Paid Holidays  Parental Leave  Military Leave  Education, Training & Professional Development  Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care  Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection   Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Colorado Pay Transparency Range: $110,000-$117,000 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Fully onsite, temp to perm, ASAP start date. Pay is BOE 48-85 per hour • 30% Network Operations and Security Management: Responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the branch’s network. Monitor and analyze network performance, respond promptly to and resolve operational issues and incidents. Perform fault diagnosis and resolution for various types of network failures; create and manage support tickets with third-party vendors for any type of network performance degradation or system issue. Conduct regular and ad-hoc health checks to identify and eliminate risks, ensuring the overall health of the network environment. Coordinate with maintenance vendors for hardware repair and replacement. Responsible for network-related disaster recovery activities, including drills, testing, and documentation. • 25% Network Architecture Optimization and Technical Standards Development: Design and optimize network architecture by incorporating industry best practices and aligning with headquarters’ technical standards. Continuously improve the network architecture and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption. Revise and refine network management technical standards in accordance with HQ requirements and local business needs. • 20% Network Asset Management: Maintain and update network topology diagrams, as well as asset records for network devices and leased lines. Manage VLANs, IP addresses, DNS, and domain environments. Responsible for network configuration management and firewall port administration. Implement lifecycle management for network devices, including procurement and replacement. Handle equipment installation, placement, cabling, labeling, power supply, stacking, and routine inspections. • 10% Network Version and Patch Management: Responsible for the installation, configuration, patching, and maintenance of network infrastructure supporting the headquarters and branch data centers. Coordinate planned network upgrades with HQ departments and third parties. Perform firmware updates for network and security devices to ensure they remain on the latest versions. • 5% Network Business and Financial Management: Liaise with network vendors and participate in budgeting, procurement, contracting, invoice review, and payment processes for network-related services, ensuring service quality, cost control, and compliance. Collaborate with the Information Security Office and Risk Management Department to oversee vendor management and monitor their adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). • 5% Collaboration and Support: Work closely with other technical teams to complete network-related tasks. Provide network support and guidance to other IT staff, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. • 5% Other Duties: Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned. Requirements • College graduate with specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 3 years of satisfactory, progressive experience in network administration in a business environment incorporating switch, router and firewall configuration, network monitoring, and experience utilizing network management tools to that are acceptable to the management of the Information technology Department. Knowledge of network topology, understanding of LANS, VPN, Wi-Fi, etc. is required. • Fluent in English and Chinese. SPECIFICATIONS: • Strong knowledge in network administration, cyber security, IT operation, inventory and patch management, incident response, and etc.; • Must be able to prioritize work and multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Require participation in periodic network devices updates outside of normal business hours and respond to network-related operation issues and incidents in a timely manner. • Communication regarding work matters with the headquarters is allowed outside of regular working hours. • Have strong written and oral communication skills in English and oral communication in Mandarin. Self-motivated and with strong responsibility. • Holding professional certifications of CCNA, CCNP or CISSP is a good plus.

Oversee end-to-end delivery and operational performance of application services supporting DoD missions Coordinate cross functional teams (App Dev, DB, Platform, Cyber, Network, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) to balance velocity, reliability, and security; maintain decision records and traceability Define and maintain service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own the Service Catalog entries for application services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new or changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO artifacts, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (computer, storage, licenses, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: pre implementation reviews, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure releases meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through resolution Ensure first response quality (MTTA), restoration (MTTR), user experience impact tracking, and formal post incident reviews Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and effectiveness checks Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (graceful degradation, retries, circuit breakers) Maintain service continuity, DR plans, and evidence of periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align service operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs; negotiate improvements or remediation plans Validate vendor runbooks, maintenance notifications, and participation in incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/analysts/engineers; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred Relevant Technical Certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, AWS, etc.) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with application architectures (web tiers, APIs, microservices/containers), observability concepts (APM, logs/metrics/traces), and security controls in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. 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Location: Onsite – 5 days per week (DOWNTOWN CHICAGO) We are seeking a motivated Desktop Support Specialist to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical support for employees, ensuring computer systems and conference room technologies run smoothly. You’ll primarily manage issues remotely from your desk but will also handle hands-on tasks such as equipment setup and troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities : Provide helpdesk support to employees, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Set up, configure, and maintain physical computer equipment and peripherals. Perform device provisioning for new and existing users (experience preferred). Troubleshoot issues related to conference room systems, with a focus on Google Meet setups. Utilize remote management tools to resolve the majority of technical support requests. Execute basic tasks in Linux terminal for system checks and troubleshooting. Collaborate with the IT team to maintain smooth operations and escalate issues when necessary. Qualifications : Previous experience in a desktop support or helpdesk support role. Strong knowledge of computer hardware setup and troubleshooting. Experience with provisioning processes is preferred. Familiarity with Linux terminal commands and basic troubleshooting. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple support requests effectively. Comfortable working onsite five days per week.

Ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient cybersecurity service delivery within a technical domain Ensure high-quality service and drive continuous improvement through standardized management practices, measuring team efficiency, and fostering ongoing team development Act as the primary point of contact for leadership regarding the performance of IT and cybersecurity service delivery in design, transition, deployment, and operational support Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, and management skills along with a solid understanding of technology services within the Desktop User Experience technical domain Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT service quality within the Desktop User Experience domain Monitor, manage, enhance and report on IT service performance against agreed SLAs, and KPIs Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team. Ensure the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver excellent service Oversee the resolution of major incidents and problems impacting service delivery Coordinate internal IT teams to drive root cause analysis, After Action reports, and remediation solutions Understand, evangelize, and enforce service delivery lifecycle principles envisioning, design, plan, stabilize and deploy phases Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure changes to IT services are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner, and with minimal disruption to the business Identify opportunities for service improvement and drive initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Provide regular reports on IT service performance to senior management and business stakeholders Manage relationships with key IT vendors, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed contracts and SLAs Contribute to the development and management of the IT service delivery budget. Track and control service delivery costs Maintain awareness of the financial health of assigned projects, including budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis Oversee and actively participate in operations maintenance and sustainment activities Optimize the allocation and utilization of operational resources, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred Relevant Technical Certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, AWS, etc.) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Experience with service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) Working knowledge and understanding of the following technical areas: Microsoft 365 (M365) Email and Collaboration Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD Windows Client Operating Systems Desktop Management Client-side Application Management Mobile Device Management (MDM File & Print Services Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.