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ForterraForterraArlington, VA

IT Service Desk Technician

Provide Tier 1 IT support across Linux, Windows, and macOS for Forterra's Enterprise Services team. Troubleshoot issues, automate tasks with scripts, manage onboarding and assets, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

75k – 85k/yr
On-site3+ YOEIT Support

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier 1 support across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments
  • Own support issues and drive them to efficient resolution with strong root-cause analysis
  • Develop scripts (PowerShell/Bash) to automate routine tasks and improve support efficiency
  • Support onboarding, access control, and user lifecycle management
  • Assist with AV setup, endpoint deployment, and hardware troubleshooting
  • Maintain asset management and operational documentation
  • Collaborate closely with IT leadership to enhance processes, reliability, and user experience

Requirements

  • 3+ years in an IT Service Desk or technical support role
  • Proficiency with Linux administration and debugging (user management, system logs, networking, package management)
  • Experience with one or more service management platforms (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)
  • Strong scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
  • Excellent customer service skills and a positive, solutions-driven attitude
  • Ability to thrive in fast-moving or high-growth environments

Nice-to-Haves

  • Networking experience (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)
  • Experience in a start-up or rapid-scale environment
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and contribute to collaborative, high-standards team culture

Compensation and Benefits

US Salary Range $75,000-85,000. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

  • Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
  • Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Skills

LinuxWindowsmacOSmicrosoft 365PowerShellBashJiraservicenowciscojuniperpalo alto

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