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Provide Level 2 onsite/deskside support (walk-ups + ticket queue), supporting Windows and macOS laptops.

Own device lifecycle activities: new hire provisioning, imaging/enrolment, swaps, repairs coordination, leaver recoveries, and stock control in line with process

Support and administer endpoint management tooling:

Windows: Autopilot/Intune build and deployment support

macOS: Jamf Pro policies/profiles/app deployments and troubleshooting

Troubleshoot productivity and collaboration tooling: Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive/SharePoint

Resolve identity and access issues: Azure AD / Entra ID, MFA, SSO, device compliance, access groups (including awareness of conditional access concepts)

Support meeting rooms / AV (Teams Rooms and conferencing peripherals) and coordinate vendor escalation when needed

Maintain high-quality ticket updates and documentation in ServiceNow

Identify recurring issues, propose practical fixes, and contribute to knowledge articles / standard work

What we’re looking for (required)

Strong experience supporting macOS / MacBooks in a managed enterprise environment

Experience using Jamf Pro (or similar Apple device management) to support deployments, configuration, and troubleshooting

Experience supporting Windows endpoints in an enterprise environment, including Autopilot/Intune build & deployment

Working knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID (identity/access troubleshooting, MFA/SSO basics, group access concepts)

Strong customer-facing communication and an ownership mindset — proactive updates and end-to-end accountability

Practical hardware/peripheral troubleshooting (docks, monitors, mobile devices, etc.)

Comfortable working onsite in a busy office environment

Nice-to-have

Exposure to Ubuntu Linux (basic troubleshooting / command line familiarity)

Basic networking fundamentals (Wi-Fi, DNS, VPN troubleshooting)

Endpoint security / compliance exposure (e.g., Defender, encryption, device compliance workflows)

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology
The College of Computing has been a leader in defining modern computing as a paradigm that combines the foundations of theoretical mathematics and information science, the force of invention in computational systems and processes, and interdisciplinary practice that integrates innovation in computing with all facets of life. Today, the college comprises five schools that offer unique academic programs and conduct research specifically related to their concentration areas: Computer Science, Computing Instruction, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Interactive Computing, and Computational Science and Engineering.

About the Technology Services Organization (TSO)

TSO is responsible for the overall computing, networking and physical infrastructure, as well as technical and building support necessary to sustain the College's programs in research, instruction and administration for faculty, staff and students. Services are focused into groups: Enterprise Systems Support (Help Desk, Web Services), Research Program Support, Instruction Support, and Infrastructure.

Atlanta, GA

Technology Services Organization (TSO) at Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking to hire a Research Technologist I to Work with the TSO research team in the technical support of research activity within the College of Computing.

This is a hybrid working position.

Work with the TSO research team in the technical support of research activity, including:

• Provide point of contact and customer interface regarding TSO's support of college research technology resources.
• Work with faculty, researchers and graduate students with the acquisition, research, development and implementation of research resources, and integration of advanced technologies involving work in research data center and lab environments.
• Work with Research Lab Managers in support of strategic research facilities.
• Manage technical problems, requests, and projects to assure quick resolution, best practices, and excellent customer service.
• Coordinate the provisioning of OIT and TSO services to meet faculty and student needs.
• Implement large-scale, automated approaches to operating system and configuration management and control of systems and HPC resources.
• Implement CoC technical plans, infrastructure, policies and procedures in research facilities.
• Monitor and maintain the general health and life cycle of research systems.
• Implement Institute computing and networking security policies and procedures, as well as develop written internal computing and networking policies and documentation.
• Develop and coordinate technical aspects of research grant proposals.
• Provide bid and proposal costing for strategic technologies.
• Be aware of and discuss technology trends and new products that could be used to enhance research facilities.
• Act as liaison to GT/OIT, other GT units and external research partners regarding research computing capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Two or more years of job-related experience.
• Higher Education experience preferred, experience managing technology in a highly distributed, multi-vendor environment supporting research.
• Be able to conceptualize immediate and future research technologies.
• Linux systems administration experience, preferably in a heterogeneous environment that includes Linux/UNIX, Mac OS X, and Windows client systems accessing physical and virtual Linux servers.
• Knowledge of Linux server installation and administration, system monitoring, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting, configuration and patch management, virtualization, containerization, private cloud, storage solutions, IP networking concepts, information security, identity and access management, and backup & recovery.
• Knowledge of a UNIX scripting language (e.g. python, bash, etc.).
• Exemplary customer service skills and the agility to handle unusual technical requests.
• Possess excellent communications skills, the ability to make technical presentations, the ability to create technical documentation, a strong service orientation, and the ability to work well with other professionals in providing technical solutions in an advanced computing environment.

Requests for information may be directed to David Mercer:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ( ).

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. employment/pre-employment-screening.

ELECTRONIC REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Job Type: Permanent

Available Locations: Berkeley Lake, GA

Leading the charge of developing cutting edge hardware systems.

Collaborative and highly skilled cross-functional team.

Shaping the future of computing in key industries, turning ideas into reality.

That is what we do at J-Squared.

Are you passionate about using disruptive technology to solve problems previously unachievable? Are you excited about the latest innovations that are allowing us to create more powerful hardware in smaller form factors? Do you like getting your hands dirty while driving results and collaborating with colleagues? If this interests you, then we have an opportunity waiting for you!

What will your typical day look like?

As an Electronic Repair Technician, you will report to the Lab Manager. You will work with a cross-functional team, including other repair technicians, production assemblers, account managers, technical support, and operations to support customers to ensure success and satisfaction.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair circuit boards and electronic assemblies (HMI’s, AC/DC drives, power supplies, displays, controllers, amplifiers, etc.) with limited or no schematics and technical documentation.
• Component level testing an asset.
• Above average skill in debugging and repairing digital electronics to the component level would be an asset
• Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation
• Test electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Assemble and dis-assemble electrical and mechanical components and systems as required.
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems.
• Provide feedback to engineering and operations groups regarding first time assemblies.
• Complete repair on assemblies that have failed during one of the post-assembly tests.
• Assist in product validation and testing when required.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement
• Maintain 5S of your work area.
• Assist in inventory, packaging, shipping, receiving.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Our Team

J-Squared has over 30 years of experience excelling in operationally demanding performance environments. Our ruggedized products and solutions are innovative, needs driven, and focused on quality and reliability. Our Octagon Systems line of products is a global leader in rugged computer systems built for use in extreme environments such as mining, military, transportation, and marine. We architect and manufacture systems that work no matter what.

J-Squared’s significant growth has resulted in the company expanding its team to meet this increased demand.

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You

For a candidate to be successful in this role, the key qualifications include:

• Minimum College Diploma, Electronics Engineering Technician or Technologist
• Minimum 2 years experience with electronics required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair circuit boards and electronic assemblies with limited or no schematics and technical documentation.
• Component level testing an asset.
• Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation.
• Experience in general electronics assembly with knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing concepts is an asset.
• Familiarity with hand assembly tools.
• Experience with PCBA – IPC inspection is an asset.
• Soldering experience is required.
• Any mechanical and/or electro-mechanical skills are an asset
• Windows, Office and Linux/Ubuntu skills are an asset.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Take The Next Step

Please submit a cover letter and CV through the Job Posting on LinkedIn. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

J-Squared respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and provides accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout any recruitment process, once made aware of a need for accommodation. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate so in your application.

The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, embedded research training and engineer-oriented, research position. This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long-standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see .

We are seeking an Assistant In Embedded Training Researcher/Software Engineer with expertise in advanced algorithms and software development, computer visualization, and immersive training technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next-generation embedded, visual, and intelligent research training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and opportunity-based training systems.

Key Responsibilities

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• Research, design, develop, and implement software to enhance training in real-world and 3D environments. Develop high-fidelity visual simulation and application prototypes.

  
  

• Research and develop frameworks for embedded hardware and software for advanced embedded training systems.

  
  

• Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results.

  
  

• Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST's expertise aligned with trends and opportunities.

  
  

• Design and execute hands-on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events.

  
  

• Perform embedded hardware and software research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and two years of related professional experience, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and five years of related professional experience.

Strong applicants will have experience in at least three of the following areas:

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• Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality concepts and development experience
  
• Artificial Intelligence use
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  • Working knowledge of Unity's ML Agents or similar systems
    
  • Computer Vision applications development using AI techniques
    
  
  
  
• C, Objective C, C++, C#, Java or Python software languages
  
• Windows, Linux and Mac operating system cross-platform coding techniques
  
• Mobile platform application development (Android and IOS)
  
• Understanding of small, low-powered, and embedded hardware
  
• Embedded software authoring for IOT devices
  
• Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unity and Unreal
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Embedded software design and development (e.g. Arduino)

  
  

• Knowledge using visual development environments such as: IntelliJ, Xcode, Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Eclipse, and MonoDevelop.

  
  

• Network design and optimization

  
  

• Understanding of geospatial and cartographic concepts

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dean Reed at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

The position requires U.S. citizenship for a University-sponsored application for a security clearance. This position is funded by contract and grant sources and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
  
• Retirement savings options.
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
  
• Education assistance.
  
• Flexible work environment.
  
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

Systems Administrator with an Active Top Secret SCI/ Full Scope Poly level DOD clearance.

Description

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform as a Linux System Administrator on a large government contracts.

• Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Prepare security documentation for Cyber Security team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher degree in a STEM-related discipline

• Security+ CE

• 5+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in an SCI classified environment

• Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher; CDOT)

• Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly used RAID-levels

• Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; Experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs

• Identity Management (Single Sign-On) experience

• VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience

• Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration (Redhat "iptables")

• Windows 10 administration experience; Windows Server experience; Group Policies (GPOs) experience; Active Directory management experience

• Solid writing skills and use of Wiki pages and Sharepoint sites for documentation

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)

• Experience in VMWare, NetApp and Splunk among other industry standard technologies. Comfortable with maintenance and OS upgrades

• Preferred candidate will be familiar with Tenable and Nessus scans for vulnerability and controls implementation.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, CO.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at .

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Position: Infra Maintenance- VMWare Consultant

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Employment: Contract

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in deployment and troubleshooting of VMware vSphere (must-have).
• Practical experience managing ESXi hosts, clusters, storage, and virtual networking.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (nodes, pods, services, namespaces, ingress, storage, RBAC).
• Experience installing and operating Kubernetes clusters on bare metal or virtualized environments.
• Experience with Canonical MAAS for bare-metal provisioning, commissioning, and deployment workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switch configuration (CLI-based).
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts:
• VLANs, trunking, STP
• Static routing, basic dynamic routing concepts
• Subnetting, routing tables, ACLs, NAT basics
• Strong experience with Linux administration (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Ansible
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for automated infra and application deployments.
• Understanding of version control (Git) and standard branching/PR workflows.