What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist position at CherryRoad?
CherryRoad Technologies is seeking a proactive and customer-focused IT Specialist to provide hands-on technical support and lead IT initiatives for a valued client in Middletown, NY. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team. This role offers a unique opportunity to not only support day-to-day technology operations but also contribute to strategic projects within both the City and Police Department environments.
Responsibilities Include
At CherryRoad Technologies…opportunity becomes achievement.
EOE / MFDV
Responsibilities Include
- Act as one of two primary on-site IT specialists, providing technical support to end users and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues.
- Deliver responsive and friendly helpdesk support for both in-person and remote users, working on-site in Middletown five days per week.
- Assist with IT projects such as system upgrades, deployments, migrations, and configuration updates.
- Contribute to the development of IT policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Participate in strategic initiatives including:
- Cybersecurity & risk management (e.g., endpoint protection, access control)
- Backup and continuity planning
- Infrastructure & network management
- Compliance and IT audit preparation
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the client’s IT environment.
- 2 years of hands-on IT support experience in a corporate, municipal, or public-sector environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows, macOS, and common enterprise applications.
- Solid understanding of basic networking concepts (LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi troubleshooting).
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to explain technical issues in non-technical terms.
- 1 year previous experience with cybersecurity, risk planning, IT compliance.
- Ability to work independently on-site, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
At CherryRoad Technologies…opportunity becomes achievement.
EOE / MFDV