Software Engineer Events IT
Job Summary
We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in IT security and desktop support to manage technical solutions for corporate events. The role involves working closely with production teams to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable IT environments before and during high-profile events. The ideal candidate will proactively resolve technical issues while maintaining strict enterprise security standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site desktop and IT event support.
- Configure and secure hardware and event network setups.
- Collaborate with production teams on event technology integration.
- Implement endpoint security and access controls.
- Troubleshoot workstations and network connectivity in real-time.
Required Skills
- Desktop OS (Windows/macOS) and enterprise IT tools.
- IT security principles (encryption, hardening, VPN).
- Experience with VC platforms (Zoom, Teams).
- Network troubleshooting and secure Wi-Fi configuration.
- Problem-solving in live high-pressure environments.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site IT and desktop support for corporate events, including hardware, software, and network configuration tailored for secure and high-profile environments.
- Configure and maintain desktops, laptops, and event-specific IT setups, ensuring compliance with IT security policies.
- Collaborate with event production teams to ensure seamless integration of event technologies (VC systems, streaming, multimedia) with client networks and IT infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to workstations, network connectivity, software, and peripherals before and during events.
- Work with IT security teams to implement security protocols, including endpoint protection, encryption, VPN, and access controls on event and user devices.
- Ensure proper account provisioning, permissions setup, and user support for secure access to event resources and corporate systems.
- Support the installation and configuration of specialized event software, including video conferencing (VC) platforms, collaboration tools, and media playback systems.
- Maintain and enforce patch management, software updates, and endpoint security compliance on all devices used for events.
- Document IT setups, event requirements, and incident reports to build knowledge base and improve future event support workflows.
- Stay up to date with industry best practices in IT security, desktop management, and event technology support.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3+ years of experience in IT desktop support, software engineering, or IT security within corporate or event environments.
- Strong knowledge of desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS), enterprise IT tools (Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, Intune), and end point security solutions.
- Solid understanding of IT security principles, including device hardening, data encryption, secure access controls, and network segmentation.
- Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, VPN configuration, and secure Wi-Fi setups.
- Familiarity with Video Conferencing (VC) platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, WebEx) and how to support them in high-demand environments.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in live, high-pressure environments.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
- Ability to work on-site and during events, including occasional off-hours and weekends depending on event schedules.
- Experience with asset management, ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk), and IT documentation practices.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in IT security or desktop support (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator, CISSP).
- Experience with enterprise collaboration platforms and event-specific software.
- Familiarity with AV/IT integration, event production technology, or broadcast IT setups.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) as they apply to IT event setups.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and configuration management.