IT and Security Support Specialist

The Boler Company®; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boler Company in Schaumburg, IL seeks a recent graduate to join the IT/InfoSec team as an entry-level support and security operations specialist. You will work directly with the VP of Information Security and collaborate with the IT Systems Administrator and Information Security Lead to maintain daily IT operations and enforce security protocols.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in IT/InfoSec/CS, internship or related experience, and knowledge of AD/Entra ID, networking, SIEM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information security or computer science.
• Internship or professional IT support/cybersecurity experience is valued.
• Familiarity with directory services and identity management environments (AD/Entra ID).
• Understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, web proxies, patch management and threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Resolve user hardware, software, and network issues and escalate when needed.
• Handle user provisioning, modification, and de-provisioning with access controls.
• Monitor security alerts, triage incidents, ensure endpoint protection is active.
• Collaborate on routine maintenance: patching, hardware deployment, asset inventory, updates.
• Support end users with software/email issues and stay current on IT trends.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, or Computer Science

Tools

Active Directory

Entra ID/Azure

SIEM

Job description

Working directly with the Vice President of Information Security, this role will serve as the first line of response for technical support and security operations. This role is designed for a highly motivated recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience by working closely alongside our IT Systems Administrator and Information Security Lead. You will not be working in a silo; instead, you will be part of a collaborative team environment that encourages mentorship and cross‑training. The successful candidate will maintain daily IT operations, assist with user management, and help enforce security protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving user hardware, software, and network connectivity issues, escalating complex problems to the Systems Administrator or InfoSec Lead as needed.
• Handle user provisioning, modification, and de‑provisioning by creating accounts, managing permissions, and ensuring proper access controls are applied.
• Assist the Information Security Lead in monitoring systems for security alerts, performing basic triage on potential security incidents, and ensuring endpoint protection tools are active and updated on all user machines.
• Collaborate with the IT Systems Administrator to perform routine maintenance tasks including system patching, hardware deployment, asset inventory tracking, and software updates.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support end users with software and email issues.
• Support on‑premise Active Directory and cloud Entra environment.
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, or Computer Science.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in an IT support, helpdesk, or cybersecurity role, with one year of professional experience in a similar role considered a strong plus.
• Familiarity with directory services and identity management environments such as Active Directory or Entra ID/Azure.
• Understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, web proxies, SIEM, email, and vulnerability management concepts.
• Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of the current IT threat landscape and emerging trends.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• 5 days a week onsite in Schaumburg, IL.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of users and management within an organization.

Rate: In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job‑related criteria. This pay range is provided to ensure transparency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Job Type: Full time
• For a full list of benefits please visit: www.hendrickson.com/benefits

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. The Boler Company is an at‑will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as The Boler Company is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

The Boler Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join Our World-Class Workforce | The Boler Company