IT Helpdesk Support Technician (TEMP)

Miramar - Florida, USA | Temporary Contract, anticipated up to 3+ months

Miramar is Ontic's dedicated US MRO hub and our first purpose-built MRO Center of Excellence. Opened in 2025, the 64,000 sq ft Florida facility brings together our US MRO teams, equipment and processes in one specialist operation.

Our focus is on providing the precision, speed and reliability operators need to keep critical aerospace components - and the aircraft that rely on them - flying.

Joining Miramar means becoming part of a growing specialist team with the opportunity to help shape the future of MRO at Ontic while delivering work that makes a real difference to customers around the world.

We're looking for a Temporary IT Helpdesk Support Technician to join our Miramar team, reporting to the Director of IT, NC. This is an immediate opportunity for a temporary contractor, with an anticipated assignment of up to 3+ months.

You'll provide frontline Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support across desktops, laptops, systems and peripheral devices, troubleshooting technical issues while working within the security and compliance requirements of our aerospace and defense operations.

There is potential for the assignment to be extended based on business needs, workload and continued growth, although an extension is not guaranteed.

Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for desktops, laptops, ruggedized systems and peripheral devices, maintaining records and tickets through ServiceDesk.

Troubleshoot hardware, software and network connectivity issues in line with IT security policies.

Install, configure and maintain Windows-based systems and support Microsoft 365, engineering applications and specialized defense software.

Support user account provisioning, access controls and Active Directory management.

Perform patch management, antivirus updates and endpoint security monitoring.

Maintain system documentation and technical records in accordance with applicable compliance requirements, including support for audits and compliance checks.

Escalate incidents in line with established incident response and security procedures.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience with computer troubleshooting and application/user support, including foundational knowledge of Windows operating systems and hardware troubleshooting.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and follow strict policies and procedures.

Strong awareness of cybersecurity best practices.

Excellent documentation, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical users at all levels.

Ability to potentially participate in an on-call rotation.

At Ontic, we're specialists in keeping critical aircraft flying. Our work supports civil and military aviation around the world, giving established aircraft products the long-term support they need to remain safe, reliable and available.

But it's our people who make that possible. We're a growing, global team where you're trusted to take ownership, encouraged to challenge how things have always been done and supported to develop your career as our business grows.

We believe in embracing the challenge - working together to solve complex problems and create opportunities for our customers, our business and each other.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity where you could make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and see where a career with Team Ontic could take you.

Compensation Pay Range

$23-25/hour depending on experience

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