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Kalamazoo Fabricating

IT SUPPORT & CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

Kalamazoo Fabricating · Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Machinery Manufacturing · 201-500 employees

7 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The specialist provides daily technical support, manages IT onboarding, and assists with the organization's cybersecurity programs. Responsibilities include hardware configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring security tools, and coordinating employee training activities.

What they look for

Technical support Cybersecurity Hardware troubleshooting Software installation Network troubleshooting Phishing prevention Microsoft 365 Windows operating systems User account administration KnowBe4 Endpoint security Incident response PCI security Communication skills Documentation Problem-solving

Requirements

Candidates must have an associate degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, along with strong technical support and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in hardware, software, and cybersecurity awareness practices is required, with preferred experience in Microsoft 365 and security platforms.

Full description

Job Description Overview

The IT Support and Cybersecurity Specialist provides day-to-day technical support, manages

employee IT onboarding and assists with the organization’s cybersecurity programs. This role is responsible for setting up hardware and software, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting users, monitoring security tools, and coordinating cybersecurity training and testing activities. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and able to communicate technical information clearly to employees with different levels of technical experience. This person reports to the Information Technology Manager.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or related

field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Experience providing technical support in a business environment.
  • Working knowledge of computer hardware, software installation, operating systems, and

network troubleshooting.

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity awareness programs and phishing prevention practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to explain technical information clearly to nontechnical users.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems, and user account

administration.

  • Experience administering KnowBe4 or a similar security awareness platform.
  • Familiarity with endpoint security, antivirus, email security, and incident-response tools.
  • Knowledge of PCI security and training requirements.
  • Experience coordinating with managed service providers, cybersecurity vendors, or

penetration-testing firms.

  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco

CyberOps Associate, or Microsoft certifications

 

Responsibilities:

  • IT Onboarding
  •  Coordinate the IT onboarding process for new employees.
  •  Set up and configure computers, monitors, mobile devices, and other required equipment.
  •  Install and configure approved software and applications.
  •  Create and configure user accounts, permissions, email access, and system credentials.
  •  Provide instructions on login procedures, password requirements, and multifactor authentication.
  • Confirm that new employees have access to the systems and resources required for their roles.
  • Maintain accurate records of assigned hardware, software, and user access.
  • IT Help Desk Support
  • Provide timely technical support to employees through the IT help desk. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, connectivity, printing, and user-access issues.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and replace computer hardware and peripheral equipment.
  • Install and update approved software.
  • Document support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
  • Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to the appropriate internal resource or third-party provider.
  • Follow up with users to confirm that issues have been resolved.
  • Cybersecurity Support
  • Assist with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Administer and maintain the KnowBe4 security awareness program.
  • Coordinate and track required employee training, including:
  • Annual Security Awareness Training
  • Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training
  • Payment Card Industry training
  • Email phishing awareness training
  • Create, schedule, and monitor phishing simulation campaigns.
  • Review and manage reports submitted through the Phish Alert Button.
  • Follow up on reported phishing emails and escalate potential threats when necessary.
  • Monitor security software, alerts, and incidents.
  • Investigate, document, escalate, and assist with resolving cybersecurity incidents.
  • Work with employees to reinforce safe technology and information-handling practices.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors conducting penetration testing.
  • Assist with tracking and resolving findings identified during penetration tests and security assessments.
  • Maintain cybersecurity training, incident, and remediation records

 

Physical and Work Requirements:

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift, move, and install computer equipment and related hardware.
  • Ability to work at employee workstations and equipment locations as needed.
  • Occasional after-hours availability may be required for urgent technical or cybersecurity

incidents