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We're building something special — a national IT company with a local heart. If you're passionate about technology and helping businesses succeed, we want to hear from you.
Why Work at BrightWorks IT?
BrightWorks IT isn't your typical managed service provider. We were built by bringing together the best local IT companies across the country, and that means you get the best of both worlds: the resources, training, and career growth of a national company, with the culture, community, and personal relationships of a local team.
Our people are our product. When a client calls BrightWorks IT, they're calling you. That's why we invest heavily in our team — through certifications, mentorship, competitive compensation, and a culture that values work-life balance as much as technical excellence.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer looking for your next challenge or an early-career technician ready to learn and grow, BrightWorks IT is a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference for the businesses you serve.
What We Offer
Career Growth
Clear advancement paths, mentorship programs, and the opportunity to specialize in areas like cybersecurity, cloud architecture, or vCIO consulting.
Certification Support
We cover the cost of industry certifications — CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and more — plus paid study time and exam fees. Your growth is our investment.
Collaborative Culture
With six offices nationwide, you're never alone on a tough problem. Our teams share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and support each other daily.
Modern Tools & Stack
Work with enterprise-grade tools including ConnectWise, Datto, SentinelOne, and Azure. No outdated tech — we invest in the platforms that make your job easier.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible schedules, remote work options, generous PTO, and a team that respects your time. We know that rested, happy people do the best work.
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salaries, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and performance bonuses. We take care of our people.
Current Openings
We're growing across all of our locations. Find the role that's right for you.
Director of Technology
Skills: Active Directory, Azure AD, ConnectWise, Cybersecurity, Datto, EDR/XDR, Firewalls, ITIL, Kaseya, Microsoft 365, MSP O...
About Brightworks IT
Brightworks IT is a leading managed services provider (MSP) delivering comprehensive IT solutions to businesses across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West Coast. We support hundreds of clients through six regional subsidiaries, providing proactive IT management, cybersecurity, cloud services, and responsive technical support.
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of Technology to lead our technical operations and engineering teams across all subsidiaries. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. You will own the technical strategy, service delivery standards, and engineering talent development for the organization. The Director of Technology will oversee all technical staff (10+ engineers across 6 locations), drive standardization of tools and processes, manage vendor relationships, and ensure our clients receive best-in-class managed IT services. You will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on escalation point for complex technical issues.
What You Will Do
- Lead the Technical Team: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ field and remote engineers across multiple office locations.
- Conduct performance reviews, set utilization targets, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Own Service Delivery: Ensure SLA compliance across all client engagements.
- Monitor dispatch efficiency, ticket resolution times, and client satisfaction.
- Drive down escalations through better training and documentation.
- Set Technical Standards: Define and enforce the technology stack, security baselines, and operational procedures across all subsidiaries.
- Standardize RMM (Kaseya/Datto), PSA (ConnectWise), backup, EDR, and cloud platforms.
- Drive Infrastructure Projects: Lead complex projects including cloud migrations (M365, Azure), network redesigns, server deployments, and security implementations.
- Serve as technical project manager or escalation engineer as needed.
- Manage Vendor Relationships: Own relationships with key technology vendors (Microsoft, Cisco/Duo, Kaseya, Datto, SentinelOne, Barracuda).
- Negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and evaluate new solutions.
- Cybersecurity Oversight: Partner with or build out a SOC function.
- Ensure EDR/XDR deployment, incident response readiness, and compliance with client security requirements (HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2).
- Budget & P&L Awareness: Work with leadership on technology budgets, margin analysis for service agreements, and resource planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability through automation and efficiency.
- Client-Facing Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor for key accounts.
- Participate in QBRs, handle escalated client issues, and support the sales team on technical scoping for new business.
- Process Improvement: Build and maintain runbooks, knowledge base articles, and onboarding documentation.
- Implement automation where possible (PowerShell, RMM scripting, ConnectWise workflows).
What You Bring
- 7–15 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
- Prior experience in an MSP or managed services environment strongly preferred Deep technical knowledge across: Windows Server, Active
- Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft 365, networking (firewalls, switches, VLANs, VPN), virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox)
- Experience managing RMM/PSA platforms (ConnectWise, Kaseya, Datto, or similar)
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and tools (EDR/XDR, SIEM, backup/DR)
- Proven ability to manage and develop technical teams across multiple locations
- Excellent communication skills — you can translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and clients
- Experience with budgets, P&L analysis, and resource planning
- Track record of improving service delivery metrics (SLA compliance, CSAT, utilization)
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-500, MS-100, or equivalent) ITIL Foundation or higher
- Experience with compliance frameworks: HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, NIST Familiarity with ConnectWise Manage, Automate, and ScreenConnect
- Experience scaling operations in a multi-site MSP or IT services company M&A integration experience (integrating acquired IT companies) is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $130,000–$160,000 base + performance bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Certification reimbursement
- Leadership role with direct CEO reporting line and real authority to shape the organization
- Opportunity to build and lead a growing technical practice across 6+ locations Brightworks IT is an
Equal Opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Help Desk Technician
Skills: PowerShell, Remote Desktop, Ticketing Systems (ConnectWise), Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure...
About Brightworks IT
Brightworks IT is a leading managed services provider (MSP) delivering comprehensive IT solutions to businesses across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We support hundreds of clients across diverse industries, providing proactive IT management, cybersecurity, cloud services, and responsive technical support.
About the Role
We are hiring a Help Desk Technician to join our front-line support team. You will be the first point of contact for our managed services clients, providing remote and occasional onsite technical support across a wide range of IT environments. This is a hands-on technical role where you will troubleshoot, resolve, and document issues daily — from password resets and email problems to server alerts and network connectivity issues. You will work within a structured dispatch and escalation framework, collaborating with senior engineers on complex problems.
What You Will Do
- Provide Tier 1/Tier 2
- Support: Respond to inbound service requests via phone, email, and ticketing system (ConnectWise Manage), resolving issues within SLA targets Troubleshoot Across
- Environments: Diagnose and resolve issues related to
- Windows workstations and servers, Microsoft 365, Active
- Directory, networking, printers, VPN, and line-of-business applications Manage Tickets Effectively: Document all work thoroughly in
- ConnectWise, maintain accurate time entries, update ticket statuses, and escalate appropriately when needed Support Microsoft 365: Administer Exchange
- Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive — including user provisioning, mailbox management, and license assignments Monitor & Respond to
- Alerts: Triage RMM alerts (Kaseya/Datto) for disk, CPU, memory, backup failures, and endpoint security events Perform Onsite
- Work: Travel to client sites as scheduled for hardware deployments, network installations, and hands-on troubleshooting Follow Security
- Protocols: Adhere to client security policies, handle MFA/SSO issues, and escalate potential security incidents to the SOC team Contribute to
- Documentation: Update IT Glue and internal knowledge base articles with solutions, procedures, and client-specific configurations
What You Bring
- 1–3 years of experience in a help desk, IT support, or MSP environment Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016–2022, Active Directory, Group Policy Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD/Entra ID)
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, Wi-Fi
- Experience with RMM tools (Kaseya, Datto, ConnectWise Automate) and PSA ticketing systems (ConnectWise Manage)
- Excellent customer service skills — you are patient, clear, and professional with non-technical users
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open tickets in a fast-paced environment Reliable transportation for onsite visits
Preferred Qualifications
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification Microsoft certifications (MS-900, AZ-900, MD-102)
- Experience with EDR/XDR platforms (SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)
- Familiarity with backup solutions (Datto, Veeam, Axcient) PowerShell scripting experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience Certification reimbursement and study time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Structured career path from Help Desk → Systems Engineer → Senior Engineer
- Supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced engineers Brightworks IT is an
Equal Opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Dispatcher
Skills: Calendar Management, Communication, ConnectWise Manage, IT Terminology, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Problem Solvin...
About Brightworks IT
Brightworks IT is a leading managed services provider (MSP) delivering comprehensive IT solutions to businesses across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With multiple subsidiary locations and a team of 50+ technicians and engineers, we support hundreds of clients with managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and project services.
About the Role
We are looking for an organized and detail-driven Dispatcher to manage the flow of service tickets and technician schedules across all Brightworks IT locations. You are the operational backbone of our service delivery — ensuring the right technician is assigned to the right ticket at the right time. This role is critical to maintaining SLA compliance, maximizing technician utilization, and delivering responsive service to our clients. You will work directly with help desk technicians, field engineers, and management to keep our service boards running efficiently.
What You Will Do
- Triage & Route
- Tickets: Monitor triage boards across 7+ locations, reviewing incoming tickets and routing them to the appropriate help desk or field team based on issue type, client priority, and technician skill set Schedule Technicians: Manage technician calendars in ConnectWise
- Manage, scheduling remote and onsite work to maximize utilization while respecting SLA deadlines
- Monitor SLA Compliance: Track all open tickets against SLA targets, proactively escalating at-risk tickets before deadlines are missed — especially Priority 1 (Emergency) tickets Coordinate Emergency
- Response: For P1/Emergency tickets, immediately assign and schedule the best available technician, ensuring work begins within SLA requirements Manage Board
- Hygiene: Keep service boards clean — merge duplicate tickets, close spam/auto-replies, update statuses, and ensure no ticket sits unassigned Communicate with
- Technicians: Notify assigned techs of new work via email and internal chat, providing ticket context, client details, and urgency level Track Technician
- Availability: Maintain awareness of who is available, who is onsite, who is on PTO, and who has capacity for additional work Report on
- Operations: Provide daily and weekly dispatch summaries to management — tickets dispatched, SLA compliance rates, board status, and capacity utilization Collaborate
- Cross-functionally: Work with account managers, project coordinators, and finance to ensure service delivery aligns with client agreements
What You Bring
- 1–3 years of experience in dispatch, service coordination, or operations — preferably in an MSP, IT services, or field services environment Experience with ConnectWise
- Manage or similar PSA/ticketing systems (Autotask, Halo, ServiceNow)
- Strong understanding of IT service terminology — you do not need to fix the issues, but you need to understand them well enough to route them correctly
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills — you will manage 50+ open tickets and 20+ technician schedules simultaneously
- Strong communication skills — clear, concise, and professional in written and verbal communications
- Ability to prioritize under pressure — emergency tickets require immediate action, and you need to stay calm and decisive
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to keeping data clean and accurate
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience at a managed services provider (MSP)
- Familiarity with ITIL service management frameworks
- Experience managing dispatch for multi-location operations
- Knowledge of SLA structures and priority-based escalation workflows
- Basic understanding of networking, servers, and endpoint technologies
What We Offer
Competitive salary Fully remote position Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Professional development opportunities Fast-paced, collaborative team environment Brightworks IT is an
Equal Opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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