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IT Engineer

New York, NY
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

IT is the collaborative technical partner for the business, delivering all enterprise infrastructure, applications and related end user technology services across Gecko. The team designs, implements and manages the software and hardware technologies that empowers Geckos to quickly provide transformative products and services to our customers. The IT Engineer is the face of IT, providing first-line support to end users, building trust with stakeholders, and helping to automate solutions.

What you will do

  • Deliver exceptional deskside and remote support to Gecko employees

  • Ensure all standard technology services, including AV and meeting room technology, are maintained

  • Proactively own and follow up on IT support requests and problem tickets until user confirms resolution, entering incidents and requests into Jira to ensure accurate tracking of End-User Issues, and collaborating with internal and external teams for timely resolution

  • Manage escalations and liaise with third-party suppliers to ensure high-quality operational services

  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including user account administration and asset management

  • Supervise and assist with deployment of new hardware and software to end users

  • Operations and maintenance of software Infrastructure (Okta, Google Workspace, Slack…)

  • Contribute to the Service Desk knowledge base and documentation

  • Support IT compliance activities and ensure adherence to global standards, and help educate colleagues on IT services, policies, security, and compliance best practices

  • Be available for occasional out-of-hours support

  • Support the technical build out of new offices (Travel required)

  • Build Automations:

    • Design, develop, and implement automated workflows.

    • Implement automation solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.

    • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automated workflows, including design specifications, user guides, and technical manuals.

    • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in workflow automation.

    • Propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

About You

Required Skills

  • At least 4 years in an IT help desk / desk side support role, with increasing responsibility

  • Strong cross-platform expertise in Windows and Mac OS; working knowledge of AV technology

  • Accountability – candidate has a sense of ownership when troubleshooting a problem and will see things through to completion.

  • Professionalism - candidate maintains composure and integrity while providing timely support to end users

  • Detail Oriented – candidate takes the time to listen and understand the issues and works with the appropriate teams to resolve

  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills

  • Ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Admin) to understand and address their technology needs

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • This is a 100% on-site role; you must be able to work from our designated office location

  • Strong time management and prioritization abilities

  • Professional and approachable demeanor under pressure

Preferred Skills

  • Strong cross-platform expertise in Windows, Mac OS, iOS/iPadOS, Android.

  • Okta

  • Okta Workflows

  • Google Workspace

  • JAMF

  • Microsoft InTune

  • Slack

  • Zoom

  • Cisco Meraki

  • Other Automation Tooling

About Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Gecko Robotics is a rapidly growing defense and industrial technology company specializing in advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and predictive maintenance solutions for critical infrastructure. The company develops wall-climbing robots and AI-powered software platforms capable of inspecting and analyzing complex assets such as military ships, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and defense infrastructure. By combining robotics with data analytics, Gecko Robotics helps organizations identify structural issues, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational readiness.

Gecko Robotics has become increasingly prominent within the U.S. defense sector through partnerships with the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and major defense contractors. Its technology is used to inspect and maintain naval vessels, shipyards, and strategic infrastructure more efficiently and safely than traditional inspection methods. The company’s flagship software platform, Cantilever®, integrates inspection data into digital twins and predictive analytics systems, enabling military and industrial operators to make faster, data-driven maintenance and operational decisions. As defense modernization accelerates, Gecko Robotics is positioned at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and national security innovation.

The company offers career opportunities across engineering, software development, robotics, artificial intelligence, data science, operations, and defense program management. Gecko Robotics is known for attracting talent interested in solving complex national security and industrial challenges using cutting-edge technology. Employees often work on projects involving autonomous systems, machine learning, infrastructure resilience, and defense readiness, making the company an appealing destination for professionals seeking careers in next-generation defense technology and dual-use innovation.

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