IT Support Specialist

About BRINC:

At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.

About this Role:

We are seeking an IT Support Specialist to build the foundation of our IT Help Desk. You will be leading support for an engineering and manufacturing company, creating processes when none exist, and setting the standard for how IT operates as we scale. You will implement our endpoint management platform and build standard device images across a mixed environment of macOS, Windows, Linux workstations, and devices on the manufacturing floor. From onboarding new hires to managing the full device lifecycle, you'll own the infrastructure that keeps our team productive every day and collaborate closely with our Security Engineer and HR to make it seamless.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage identity, access, and device management for macOS, Windows, and Linux - consolidating device management, directory services, and patch management in a single platform

• Build and maintain standard OS images for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux workstations

• Enforce software update policies, patch management, and EDR deployment across all platforms

• Implement application allowlisting/blocklisting and manage software licensing

• Own and administer the Service Management Help Desk - build SLA schemes, request types, and routing rules for onboarding, offboarding, hardware, and access requests

• Serve as Tier 1/2 support for all hardware, OS, and software issues across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate staff

• Build a self-service knowledge base for common issues

• Manage virtual helpdesk support for remote employees

• Own end-to-end device provisioning - imaging, software install, account setup, and delivery from day one

• Create and maintain onboarding and offboarding runbooks

• Execute offboarding procedures - device wipe, account deprovisioning, and access revocation - within defined SLA

• Own Google Workspace administration - user lifecycle, group management, and organizational units

• Implement MFA enforcement and baseline security policies in coordination with the Security Engineer

• Assist with DLP configuration and data classification

• Build and maintain a comprehensive hardware asset inventory - serial numbers, assigned users, OS version, encryption status, warranty expiration, and location

• Own the full device lifecycle: procurement → imaging → deployment → refresh → decommission → secure wipe

• Track software license inventory - seat counts, renewal dates, and utilization; reclaim unused licenses

• Establish and enforce patch cadences

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of IT support experience in a multi-OS environment

• Hands-on experience with JumpCloud, Jamf, Intune, or Kandji - JumpCloud preferred

• Administration-level proficiency in macOS, Windows 10/11, and Ubuntu/Debian Linux

• Experience managing patch cycles and EDR deployment across a mixed device fleet

• Google Workspace administration experience

• Jira Service Management experience - able to own and configure an IT helpdesk project

• Excellent written documentation habits

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting engineering and developer workflows (VS Code, Docker, dev toolchains on Linux)

• Windows and Linux device imaging experience in a manufacturing or lab environment

• Scripting ability in Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation

• Familiarity with SOC 2 evidence collection for endpoint controls

BRINC Culture Values:

• Try the hard stuff

• Be innovative - Invent the future

• Move fast

• Listen to end-users

• Strive for excellence

• Don’t build a dystopia

• Be frugal

• Save lives through technology

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families

• 401K plan

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)

• Flexible work environment

• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)

• Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)