"IT Technical Support Officer"

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The IT Technical Support Officer provides frontline technical support for Jhpiego’s global staff, including user support for equipment, software, networking, and cybersecurity. The role requires a service-oriented and organized professional who can troubleshoot, prioritize, and resolve a variety of IT issues while upholding global IT standards and policies.

The incumbent will support Jhpiego’s growing digital ecosystem ranging from Microsoft 365 and Azure environments to endpoint management, AI-enabled productivity tools, and cybersecurity controls, ensuring a secure, reliable, and user-friendly experience. This includes managing service requests, maintaining IT assets, supporting secure connectivity, and assisting in technology evaluations and pilots related to AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Services and Support

• Respond to and resolve service requests, Install, configure, and manage laptops (Windows and MacOS).
• Dispatch, assign, and categorize help desk requests in the ticketing system.
• Remedy all issues relating to laptop security.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining local network infrastructure including switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Support basic firewall configurations and VPN access setup for remote users.
• Perform routine security checks on devices and reports vulnerabilities.
• Support patch management and antivirus updates across user devices.
• Verify that Microsoft Windows and Core Software are at current standard versions.
• Maintain IT equipment including replacement parts and warranties.
• Provide Audio/Visual support for web conferencing services: set up equipment, maintain conference rooms and coordinate delivery of services with the customer.
• Provide troubleshooting, reports reoccurring issues, and research trends for Jhpiego-supported systems.
• Troubleshoot Network Security Wireless, SharePoint and other related issues before escalating.
• Manage processes and procedures for loaner equipment, services and training for laptops, phones, tablets, projectors, and digital cameras.
• Build and maintain the computer core images using imaging software and/or similar tools.
• Train and support staff on Microsoft 365 tools and core software.
• Conduct on-boarding and off-boarding sessions on Jhpiego’s IT services and policies,
• Coordinate purchase and support with customers and vendors, for Jhpiego Software and hardware.
• Test core and noncore hardware software for Apple and Windows devices.
• Perform routine endpoint and security checks; reports and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support AI-based tools for collaboration and productivity (e.g., Copilot for M365).
• Test, evaluate, and recommend new technologies for improved efficiency and security.

Compliance & Security

• Ensure adherence to Jhpiego Global IT and Data Protection policies.
• Implement and monitors endpoint security, certificate management, and data encryption standards.
• Coordinate with Global IT team to develop a schedule for key activities and reviews.
• Document configurations, incidents, and changes per ITSM processes.
• Maintain IT asset inventory and assists in secure equipment disposal.
• Support cybersecurity awareness campaigns and reports on compliance posture.
• Follow Jhpiego’s global IT Service Management (ITIL-based) procedures.

Collaboration & Projects

• Participate in local and global IT initiatives and pilots related to AI adoption, cybersecurity, and process automation.
• Prepare and shares periodic service and project reports.
• Collaborate with the Network and Security teams on escalated issues.
• Participate in Documenting and maintaining user guides, FAQs, and training resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Three years of related experience, including help desk or comparable IT client service.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation and/or Microsoft Technology certifications preferred (e.g., MD-102, MS-900)
• CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• AI Fundamentals or equivalent certification
• Prior experience supporting users in a hybrid (on-site and remote) global environment.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (Azure) or IT operations automation tools.

Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of network infrastructure, Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), and security protocols.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and Wi-Fi configuration.
• Familiarity with endpoint management using Microsoft Intune and Defender for Endpoint.
• Exposure to Zero Trust principles, identity protection, conditional access, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, such as phishing prevention, data classification, and device hardening.
• Awareness of AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Power Automate, or similar) and their safe, compliant use in workplace productivity.
• Experience supporting Windows and macOS laptops and mobile devices (iOS, Android).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Strong customer service orientation, ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently or collaboratively in a global team.
• Experience training staff in technology use and cybersecurity awareness.
• Back stop Jhpiego Help Desk team members, as scheduled in Baltimore/Washington DC

Classified Title: Sr. Technical Support Analyst
Job Posting Title (Working Title): IT Technical Support Officer
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OG
Starting Salary Range: $63,095 - $77,773 Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Jhpiego
Department name: 60000107-Global IT
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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