Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives.
Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status—proving that disruption doesn’t require an ego, and staying power doesn’t mean standing still.
About the role
We have an immediate opening for an IT Support Specialist to be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to internal staff. The primary objectives of this role are to ensure reliable operation of IT systems and provide high quality resolution of end-user issues.
Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and take pride in providing a positive support experience. Over time, the candidate will also develop strong working knowledge of the company’s systems, tools, and processes, increasing their effectiveness and impact within IT operations.
This role will support CMMC compliance efforts by executing established IT and security processes, assisting with increased support volume resulting from new processes, and supporting senior IT and security staff with security control implementation and enhancements.
What you’ll do
- Respond to IT support requests via phone, chat, or remote support tools to provide professional, high-quality support to end-users
- Accurately prioritize and track support requests to ensure appropriate routing and timely resolution
- Execute defined IT tasks in support of organization-wide compliance initiatives including access reviewsand documentation in line with established security policies
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues with a range of complexity, escalating issuesto technical teams when necessary
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks on endpoints such as software updates, patches, or vulnerabilityremediation based on procedures defined by IT leadership and security team
- Administer user access and permissions within IT resources in accordance with company policy
- Coordinate and track user onboarding and offboarding activities to ensure timely provisioning anddeprovisioning of access
- Maintain accurate inventory records of company-owned IT assets
- Provide technical training and support to end-users on supported software applications and IT systems
- Document technical procedures and solutions within our knowledge base with an emphasis on recurringor high-impact user issues
Environment you'll work in
- Microsoft 365 Suite (GCC High) - Business tools and email
- Okta/Entra ID – Identity and Access Management
- MacOS/Windows/VDI Endpoints – MDM Managed
- Jira Service Desk – Ticket management and tracking
- Notion – Knowledge base and internal documentation
- Slack – Primary internal communication tool
What you should have
- 2+ years of experience in IT support or helpdesk roles
- Strong working knowledge of Windows and MacOS
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously
- Familiarity with Entra ID and the Microsoft 365 Suite
- Hands-on experience supporting endpoints in MDM-managed environment (Intune or similar)
- Experience supporting iOS and Android devices
What we value
- Experience supporting users in a remote environment
- Basic understanding of SSO and provisioning concepts such as SCIM
- Familiar with modern authentication methods and related support considerations (e.g.,
passkeys or passwordless login)
What we offer
Competitive Salary
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 + equity. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.
Comprehensive Benefits
We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Remote friendly with WeWork access
- Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
- 401(k) match
- Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
- Salary top-up during military reserve duty
- Fully paid parental leave
- Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
Vannevar is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant of potential scams.
