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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

Gecko Robotics is a Pittsburgh-based technology company specializing in AI-driven robotics for the inspection, maintenance, and modernization of critical infrastructure across defense, energy, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2013, the company has grown into a leading player in the defense technology ecosystem, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Its solutions are deployed across U.S. military platforms, including naval vessels, aircraft, and strategic infrastructure.

The company’s core offering combines advanced robotic systems—capable of climbing, flying, and operating in hazardous environments—with its proprietary AI-powered software platform, Cantilever. This platform aggregates high-fidelity data collected from physical assets and transforms it into actionable insights, enabling predictive maintenance, lifecycle management, and improved operational readiness.

Within the defense sector, Gecko Robotics supports modernization and sustainment efforts across the U.S. Navy and Air Force by reducing inspection timelines, improving maintenance accuracy, and increasing equipment availability. Its technology is designed to replace manual, time-intensive inspection processes with scalable, data-driven approaches that enhance mission readiness and reduce downtime across complex systems.

Gecko Robotics operates at the intersection of software, robotics, and national security, contributing to the broader effort to modernize the U.S. defense industrial base. By delivering real-time visibility into asset health and enabling more efficient production and sustainment workflows, the company plays a growing role in advancing resilient infrastructure and supporting next-generation defense capabilities.

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