Fuel Cycle - IT Systems Engineer
Requirements
• Service mindset – treat every support request as an opportunity to deliver a great experience. • Curiosity and a desire to grow – thirst for knowledge to learn other IT domains • Composure under pressure – you stay calm and methodical when multiple issues arise at once. • A collaborative attitude – you ask good questions, communicate proactively, and work well on a small team. • 1–2 years of experience in IT support, service desk, help desk, or junior systems administration. • Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating environments and common productivity tools (M365, Google Workspace). • Basic understanding of user account management in Active Directory, Entra ID, or OKTA. • Exposure to endpoint management tools such as Intune, JAMF, or similar MDM platforms. • Foundational knowledge of networking concepts: DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi, and VPN. • Basic scripting familiarity with PowerShell or Bash (able to run and modify existing scripts). • Comfortable following documented procedures and escalation paths. • Strong communication skills – able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users. • Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. • Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) in a support or lab environment. • Familiarity with OKTA SSO and MFA administration. • Any IT certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft MD-102, or equivalent. • Interest in AI tools and automation – prior use of Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms.
Responsibilities
• IT Support & Endpoint Management • Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues across Windows and macOS devices. • Manage device enrollment, configuration, and basic policy assignments using Microsoft Intune, JAMF Pro, and NinjaOne. • Assist with onboarding and offboarding: provision devices, apply standard configurations, and prepare equipment for new recruits. • Perform routine patch management and OS updates across managed endpoints; escalate failures to senior staff. • Maintain hardware inventory and asset tracking records. • User Account & Access Management • Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts in OKTA, Microsoft Entra ID, M365, and Google Workspace. • Assign licenses, group memberships, and application access following least-privilege guidelines. • Assist with MFA enrollment (OKTA Verify, Microsoft Authenticator) and support users with authentication issues. • Process access requests and document changes in the ticketing system per IT access control procedures. • Cybersecurity Support • Monitor security dashboards (CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint) and escalate alerts per IR procedures. • Assist with vulnerability remediation by applying patches and configurations as directed by senior engineers. • Support phishing report triage and basic incident response tasks under supervision. • Help enforce security policies on endpoints including encryption, screen lock, and approved software standards. • Cloud & Systems Support • Perform basic administrative tasks in Azure and AWS under senior engineer guidance (e.g., user access, resource tagging, storage management). • Monitor system alerts from Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, and Guard-Duty; escalate anomalies to senior staff. • Assist with provisioning and decommissioning Cloud PCs (Windows 365) and virtual machines. • Support M365 administration: Exchange Online mailboxes, Teams settings, SharePoint permissions, and license assignments. • Scripting & Automation • Run and maintain existing PowerShell and Bash scripts for routine IT tasks (user reports, software deployments, compliance checks). • Document runbook steps and update knowledge base articles to improve team efficiency. • Learn and apply basic scripting modifications under guidance; contribute to automation improvements over time. • AI Tool Support • AI Tool Support • Provide first-line support for AI tool issues across Claude for Work, MCP integrations, and approved AI platforms. • Assist with onboarding users with AI tools: access provisioning, basic training, and usage guidance. • Log and track AI tool incidents and usage questions; escalate technical issues to the senior AI systems engineer. • Help maintain the AI tool registry by updating records for deployed agents, plugins, and integrations. • Conduct quarterly lifecycle reviews of all deployed Claude agents, skills, and plugins — retiring outdated tools, updating system prompts, and re-vetting integrations after major platform changes to maintain accuracy, security, and operational alignment. • Your Success Metrics: • System Uptime = ≥ 95% • Recovery Time / Point Objective (RTO / RPO) = ≤ 24 hours • Vulnerability Patching Rate = ≥ 95% • Documentation Completeness = ≥ 90% • AI Incident Resolution Time = ≤ 48 hours • Onboarding / Offboarding Accuracy = 100% - no access control violations • Who you’ll work with? • IT Operations Lead and senior IT engineers for escalations, guidance, and project support • All departments – primary point of contact for day-to-day IT support requests • External vendors and SaaS providers for basic support ticket coordination • This is a hands-on role that requires physical presence in our Los Angeles office
Benefits
• $75K – $90K • plus bonus & equity. Your final base salary will be determined based on location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. • Fuel Cycle empowers leading organizations with agile research solutions that deliver decision-ready insights — fast, flexible, and fully integrated. As a market research disruptor, our AI-powered Insights Platform is built for speed, precision, and scale. With cutting-edge tools and seamless audience connectivity, we help brands ditch the guesswork and make smarter, customer-led decisions at lightning speed. • Fuel Cycle is committed to supporting the well-being, flexibility, and growth of our team. We offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans • Comprehensive Health Coverage • 401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with our retirement savings program • 401(k) with Company Match • Equity Purchase Option: Participate in Fuel Cycle’s long-term success • Equity Purchase Option • Flexible Work Schedule: Empowering you to balance life and work • Flexible Work Schedule • Generous Time Off: • Generous Time Off • 15 vacation days and 7 sick days per year • 12 company holidays • 4 floating holidays/recharge days to rest or celebrate what matters to you • Paid Parental Leave: Time to bond with your growing family • Paid Parental Leave • Monthly Internet & Phone Stipend: Support for remote work setup • Monthly Internet & Phone Stipend • Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Access to tools like Rightway (healthcare navigation), Headspace (mental wellness), Peloton (fitness), and more • Rightway (healthcare navigation), Headspace (mental wellness), Peloton (fitness) • Weekly community lunches, refreshments, and snacks at our LA & NY headquarters • Weekly community lunches • Pet-friendly office environments
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