IT Help Desk Technician

IT Help Desk Technician Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid) Posted: February 6th, 2026 de maximis data management solutions, Inc. (ddms) is a growing, mission driven, service oriented technology and environmental data management company. Our teams support clients across environmental, remediation, energy, and geoscience sectors using cutting edge tools in cloud engineering, automation, data infrastructure, and secure IT operations. We’re looking for our next IT Help Desk Technician —a curious problem solver who thrives on helping people, strengthening systems, and contributing to a modern, cloud focused IT environment. If you’re energized by delivering excellent user support, improving technical workflows, and growing your skills in AWS and security, this may be the perfect role for you. Responsibilities include: Help Desk & Technical Support Serve as the first point of contact for all internal IT support needs. Review, triage, categorize, prioritize, and route support tickets to our third party Tier I support provider. Coordinate between ddms teams and the Tier I provider to ensure timely, accurate resolutions. Track ticket progress through completion and provide clear, proactive updates. Escalate complex, high impact, or recurring issues as needed. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to: Windows and Mac endpoints User software and applications Identity and access management Cloud based services and tools Cloud & Security Support Cloud & Security Support Assist with AWS operational responsibilities, including cloud access management, troubleshooting, and monitoring Participate in cloud security initiatives based on your experience and business needs Contribute to security incident response, vulnerability remediation, and tool support Collaborate with ddms teams on continuous improvements to cloud and security configurations Systems & Administration Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, access changes, and system configuration requests. Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and coordinate long term remediation. Maintain and improve internal documentation, runbooks, and escalation procedures. Identify support trends and recommend process, documentation, or tool improvements. Demonstrate ownership of the help desk function through consistent, reliable, professional support. Opportunities for Growth: At ddms, continual learning is core to our culture. Team members in this role will gain experience and training in: AWS certifications and cloud administration Security frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR) Cloud security practices and tools Broader IT operational and infrastructure functions in a growing technology environment Required Qualifications: Experience providing IT support in a business environment. Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, IAM, and cloud applications. Ability to manage competing priorities and follow tickets through resolution. Excellent communication, listening, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and Escalate appropriately. Preferred Qualifications: CompTIA A+ or Security+ AWS certifications (any level) Experience working in cloud environments (especially AWS) Familiarity with security concepts, vulnerability management, or compliance frameworks Core Competencies: Honesty & Integrity Organization & Planning Proactivity Communication Teamwork Location: This position will be hybrid in our St. Paul, MN office. Compensation: This is a full time, non exempt position with an hourly wage of $30–$38 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, access to both short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a robust retirement plan. Employees also enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and volunteer time off (VTO) to support community engagement and personal well-being. Equal Opportunity Employer: ddms is an equal opportunity employer. ddms provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr