IT Support Specialist

IT Support Specialist

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

As an IT Support Specialist, you will apply your skills to develop and maintain critical IT systems while increasing our operational efficiency. We are looking for our administrators to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities

Provide IT Help Desk support and be an IT resource for all employees at Xcimer

Serve as the point of contact and administrator for Microsoft 365, Azure, and related services

Setup, configure and maintain machines and workspaces for employees

Monitor and maintain the company network and internal services

Define and document company IT policies

Enforce security policies and collaborate on their development and implementation

Develop training documentation and material to communicate IT policies and onboard new hires

Manage licensed software and administer company license servers

Create/manage user accounts and enforce access control policy

Maintain robust backup and archival systems to ensure data integrity and recovery

Work closely with software and hardware engineering teams to ensure smooth operations

Assist with the purchasing of software and equipment

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as an IT systems administrator

Experience with help desk support

Experience administrating hybrid environments with both Windows and Mac OS systems

Experience as an IT administrator for Microsoft Entra and 365 or equivalent technology

Experience managing Microsoft Exchange, Teams, OneDrive and Intune environments

Working knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security

Excellent technical and interpersonal communication

Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment

A positive attitude, with a customer service-oriented approach and a passion for working with people

Ability to earn trust, influence others, and maintain positive and professional relationships

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired

Associate's degree in information technology, information systems, or related fields

Experience developing integrations via webhook or REST API

Familiar with Agile project management software and processes (Atlassian suite, Trello, etc.)

Experience with on-premises server and database management

Experience with CI/CD processes and Git version control

Ability to set up automated workflows as scheduled scripts or batch jobs

Previous experience with NIST 800-171 or other security focused standard

$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns. Equity will be granted to eligible employees. Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.