Senior IT Support Specialist / Support Lead

Senior IT Support Specialist / Support Lead

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. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. 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 ideal candidate possesses deep technical experience across cloud services, security, automation, and endpoint management, with opportunities for continued professional growth as the organization evolves. This 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
• Automation, Productivity & Modern Workplace Engineering
• Systems Administration & Cloud Operations
• Leadership, Mentorship & Team Enablement
• Operational Excellence & Compliance

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development. We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment

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. Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements. As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness. We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the: "Apply for this Job" button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: "Application." Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance. Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.