Senior IT Support Specialist / Support Lead

Kentro; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Senior IT Support Specialist / Support Lead to provide advanced technical expertise and leadership for the IT support team. The role involves hands-on Tier 3 support, operational leadership, and strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of IT experience with strong knowledge in Microsoft 365, Azure services, and automation tools. A competitive benefits package is offered, including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience with a focus on support and systems engineering.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, and security/compliance toolsets.
• Ability to mentor IT staff and lead technical training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support as a T3 escalation point.
• Develop automation solutions to streamline IT workflows.
• Ensure compliance frameworks and operational excellence across IT functions.

Skills

Microsoft 365 ecosystem proficiency

Tier 3 support proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Troubleshooting across Windows OS

Strong communication skills

Education

7+ years of IT experience

Tools

Power Automate

Azure

SharePoint

Job description

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Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

Kentro is hiring a highly skilled Senior IT Support Specialist / Support Lead to strengthen our IT operations, provide advanced technical expertise, and serve as a leadership resource for the support team. The role combines hands‑on Tier 3 technical work, operational leadership, and strategic readiness to support Kentro's technology roadmap, compliance requirements, and commitment to an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

Tier 3 Escalation & Advanced Technical Support

• Serve as the highest internal escalation point for complex incidents, outages, and requests beyond the Tier 1/Tier 2 scope.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced issues across Windows, network, security, cloud, and endpoint environments.
• Support and oversee patching, updates, firmware upgrades, and system maintenance cycles across all critical systems.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Azure services, IAM controls, and conditional access policies.
• Support configuration and optimization of enterprise applications and cloud workloads, including O365, Azure, AWS.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to drive issue resolution and system reliability.

Automation, Productivity & Modern Workplace Engineering

• Build and maintain solutions using Power Automate, SharePoint, PowerShell, and other automation platforms to streamline workflows and reduce manual IT overhead.
• Create and manage SharePoint sites, lists, automations, permissions, and content structures.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas, data validation, and reporting logic.
• Evaluate and implement AI‑focused tools, Copilot/ChatGPT integrations, and workflow enhancements that improve IT efficiency and business productivity.

Systems Administration & Cloud Operations

• Administer Windows OS, Azure AD/Entra ID, Intune, Office 365, and security/compliance toolsets (e.g., Purview).
• Oversee endpoint compliance, configuration profiles, app deployments, and conditional access enforcement.
• Monitor system health, logs, alerts, and performance metrics, proactively identifying trends and emerging risks.
• Support system hardening, patch management, and implementation of security policies.

Leadership, Mentorship & Team Enablement

• Act as a mentor and escalation guide for IT Support Specialists, helping to develop technical depth and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Assist IT Management with coordination of daily operations, workload distribution, best practices, and process improvements.
• Provide leadership support as needed during periods requiring additional oversight to ensure uninterrupted IT operations.
• Conduct cross‑training sessions to ensure redundancy across critical IT functions.
• Lead onboarding and technical training for new IT staff.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, SOP development, and ITSM workflows.
• Maintain accurate asset inventories, software licensing records, and lifecycle management data.
• Support compliance frameworks (CMMC, ISO, internal audit readiness, security policies).
• Participate in DR, BCP, and security incident response exercises.
• Ensure all work follows established change management and security approval processes.

Location

Hybrid in McLean, VA

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience (Support, Systems Engineering, Cloud, or similar).
• Demonstrated Tier 3 support proficiency and ability to resolve complex, multi‑layered issues.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams.
• Proficiency with Power Automate, SharePoint administration, and workflow/process automation.
• Advanced experience with Excel (functions, automation workflows, pivoting/reporting).
• Strong understanding of identity/access management, security controls, conditional access, MFA, SSO, and cloud administration.
• Strong troubleshooting ability across Windows OS, networking fundamentals, and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to mentor others, influence positive change, and support leadership initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Lead, Senior Engineer, or interim‑leadership role.
• AI or automation‑driven systems experience (Copilot, ChatGPT, Power Automate AI, workflow optimization).
• Experience with Azure or multi‑cloud environments.
• ITIL Foundation, Security+, MD‑102/MD‑100, Azure Administrator (AZ‑104), or similar certifications.
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST).

Desired Attributes

• Highly autonomous with strong ownership of outcomes.
• Operationally disciplined and capable of working under pressure.
• Comfortable balancing hands‑on technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong analytical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to work collaboratively across IT, security, leadership, and business units.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. Employees are eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Kentro invests in continuous professional growth and maintains an inclusive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and service to our communities.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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, or local law. We are committed to VEVRAA compliance and actively pursue inclusive hiring practices.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

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