About The Role

As an IT Desktop Technician at TAI Engineering, you will serve as the backbone of our daily operations, ensuring our hardware, software, and network infrastructure function seamlessly across the organization. You will take a proactive, hands-on approach to technology, managing everything from high-level network configurations and security deployments to providing direct, white-glove support to our multi-disciplinary team. This role is perfect for a technical problem-solver who enjoys variety.

About TAI

TAI is a full-service, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction firm built to scale; delivering mission-critical, integrated solutions across the full design–build–maintain lifecycle. For more than 35 years, TAI has partnered with leading organizations in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, energy, and government to design, build, and sustain complex facilities and infrastructure. TAI brings deep expertise across five core service pillars: Engineering, Construction, Systems Integration, On-Site Services, and Technical Services. Our unified approach combines precision engineering, field execution, and technical depth to deliver end-to-end results that drive reliability, safety, and long-term value for our clients.

Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day

Provide direct help-desk support to users across the organization using ticketing application.
Conduct IT orientation for new employees while explaining and following the IT Operational and Security Policy.
Manage disabling/deleting accounts upon employee termination and manage all associated email and data transfer that is required.
Create and maintain documentation and checklists for IT processes and procedures, and keep them up to date.
Ensure that employees’ workstations successfully connect to the network and access business-critical data at all times, including local, remote, and home office locations.
Setup, configure, and maintain computer workstations, laptops, and network infrastructure.
Ensure desktops and laptops are kept up to date with Operating System and 3rd party patches – and troubleshoot any issues that arise with patch installation
Install, monitor, and maintain anti-malware software and security updates on all devices.
Configure network security settings and connect peripheral devices, including multifunction printers, plotters, scanners, etc. that are used by staff.
Set up and troubleshoot hardware or software, diagnosing connectivity or data access problems, answering questions about hardware or software, and helping users access shared drives and devices.
Maintain a high level of IT security throughout the organization by following the Information Security Policy, monitoring access logs, and building security procedures.
Create and maintain Operating System images and utilize those images for quick deployment of new and/or replacement desktops and laptops.
Coordinate with third parties (Dell, Microsoft, etc.) for support assistance.
Implement, monitor, and maintain conference room A/V systems.
Support the organization by troubleshooting systems and hardware, particularly after server migration or an organization-wide update.
Identify issues with new hardware or software and work with users to quickly resolve issues and prevent delays.
Track and maintain hardware and software inventory.

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have

Associate’s Degree in Information Technology/Systems or related field,
Minimum 3 years of direct IT experience supporting over 100 users, with comprehensive knowledge of all specified requirements in the job description
Minimum 3 years troubleshooting experience and knowledge of network services/concepts including, but not limited to VLAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and TCP/IP
Must be able to work regular business hours in the office, Monday through Friday
Advanced troubleshooting experience with Windows 11
Proficiency in Active Directory administration
Experience with administrating Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID environments
Ability to perform intermediate hardware level repairs as needed to desktops, laptops, and printers
Extensive familiarity with information security practices and procedures to protect organization data from security breaches or corruption
Effective and proven written and verbal communication skills – including, but not limited to writing policies, standard operating procedures, and step by step instructions for the company
Effectively prioritize and manage their own schedules
Ability to effectively multi-task, support, and troubleshoot ongoing tasks and projects under pressure, including experience with a help desk ticketing system
Strong interpersonal skills.
Presents themself professionally and focused on serving the needs of the staff

Preferred Experience

CompTIA A+ certification and/or Microsoft certification
Administration of File/Print Servers (including, but not limited to setting up permissions and drivers according to Microsoft best security practices).
Experience Windows Server operating systems (including, but not limited to Windows Server features such as Hyper-V, IIS, and SQL)
Ability to run network cabling as needed and terminate/test network cables/connections

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to perform work that will include walking, kneeling, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and/or ladders.
Consistently operate computers, copy machines, printers and other devices to efficiently complete tasks.
Occasionally move tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed to complete tasks.
Willingness to travel to and support multiple regional office sites.

Compensation And Benefits

Pay: $30-37 per hour (based upon experience)
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings

The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
The ability to balance your work and family activities.
Flexible work schedule
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com.

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