IT Desktop Support Specialist

Charles River Analytics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical & dental

Vision, life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Monthly gym allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Charles River Analytics in Cambridge, MA is seeking a dedicated Desktop Support Specialist to ensure smooth operation of our IT infrastructure at our Cambridge site. The role involves handling hardware, software, and network issues, deploying new hire accounts, and maintaining IT assets.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of service desk experience, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and hands-on experience with Entra ID/Active Directory and Intune.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Onsite at Cambridge, MA (60% onsite).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 products.
• Experience in IT service desk and IT ticketing systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage IT support requests via phone, email, or ticketing system.
• Maintain accurate records of IT assets and stock.
• Provide hardware and network issue support from basic to advanced levels.
• Document solutions and update knowledge base articles.
• Manage Entra ID and Active Directory accounts and security settings.
• Oversee Intune device management and deployment for new hires.
• Deploy new hire accounts, equipment and IT office setup, and conduct IT onboarding.

Skills

Service desk experience

Windows OS

macOS support

Microsoft 365

Entra ID / Active Directory

Tools

Intune

Ticketing systems

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Job description

Charles River Analytics, a GRVTY company, creates solutions and technology to tackle the world’s most challenging problems. Our team of technological entrepreneurs works together to push at the forefront of enhanced AI, robotics, smart sensing, and human-centered computing. The resulting research and development help to continuously advance government programs and discover new possibilities in the commercial marketplace. At Charles River, we take great pride in our success at attracting and retaining the most talented and creative problem-solvers in our field. Now as part of GRVTY, we offer the same trusted capabilities with increased organizational depth and expanded capacity across mission-critical national security domains. Are you ready to accelerate our mission-focused innovations? We’d love to hear from you!

What Impact You’ll Have

We are seeking a dedicated (onsite) Desktop Support Specialist to join our team. This role involves providing critical support at our Cambridge, MA location. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of our IT infrastructure

What You'll Be Owning

• Support Management: Respond to and manage incoming support requests via phone, email, or ticketing system
• Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of IT assets and keep asset stock organized
• Technical Support: Provide comprehensive support for hardware and network issues, ranging from basic to advanced levels
• Documentation: Document solutions and update knowledge base articles to enhance support resources
• Entra ID and Active Directory Management: Manage account, permission, and security settings
• Enterprise Applications: Manage and support enterprise applications and systems
• Device Management: Oversee Intune device management, including configuration and deployment of laptops and peripherals for new hires
• Onboarding: Own the deployment of new hire accounts, equipment and IT office setup as well as conducting IT new hire orientation

What You Must Have

• US Citizenship Required
• Must be willing to work onsite; this position will be onsite at our Cambridge, MA site
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of operating systems, networking and software applications
• Service Desk Experience: Experience working on IT service desks and with IT ticketing systems
• OS Support: Knowledge of supporting Windows and macOS issues on both the hardware and software level
• At least 1-2 years of experience in service desk, helpdesk or other relevant IT support experience
• Demonstrable experience in successfully supporting Microsoft 365 products
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, and lift 50lbs
• Ability to be onsite at least 3 days per week (60% onsite / 40% remote) in Cambridge, MA

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Microsoft 365/Entra: Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra
• OS Support: Knowledge of supporting Linux distributions such as RHEL or Ubuntu.
• Mobile Device Management: Knowledge of mobile device management (MDM) solutions
• Applicable professional qualifications, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), CompTIA A+, Security+ etc
• Solid knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 Rev. 2 and CMMC

Salary Range

$55,000 - $75,000 annually

The above projected salary range is an estimate based on the internal job level(s) for which this role is being considered. The final salary will be decided after careful evaluation of the individual's work experience, education, and overall qualifications. This range does not include the substantial total rewards, as listed below, that you will also be eligible for as an employee at Charles River Analytics

Why Charles River?

Charles River Analytics thrives on collaboration and values each team member.

• We offer competitive compensation plus bonus and retirement contribution, with an attractive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance, as well as vision, life, and disability insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, monthly gym allowance, free parking, generous paid time off, and a casual environment.

We offer tremendous flexibility and value work-life balance. We are also accessible by public transportation. Charles River became an employee-owned company in 2012, to set the stage for the next-generation of innovation, service, and growth in R&D. As we entered 2026, we joined forces with GRVTY, gaining the scale and capacity to transition, field, and sustain our innovations faster and more effectively than ever before