IT Analyst

Position Summary:

K1 is seeking an IT analyst for our Manhattan Beach office! K1 is a Private Equity firm that focuses on high-growth enterprise software companies across the world. Investments range from large leveraged buyouts and roll-up strategies, to minority growth equity for quickly accelerating younger businesses. K1 seeks to help dynamic businesses achieve successful outcomes by identifying and executing organic and acquisition-based growth opportunities that position its companies as industry leaders. The right candidate will have an expansive knowledge of technology. Most importantly, the right candidate will fit the values of K1 – Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to requests for technical assistance in person and remotely
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
• Repairing, replacing, and upgrading IT equipment as necessary
• Setting up AV equipment, workstations, and corporate issued devices
• Independently investigate and implement solutions to technical issues
• Pinpoint recurring technical issues and present solutions to address the root of the problems 

Requirements:  

• Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field - first generation college students are encouraged to apply!
• Experience in providing client facing technical support configuring, installing, troubleshooting and repairing hardware/software and mobile device technologies
• Passion for technology and deploying the latest tools and techniques
• Ability to provide after-hours support remotely or in office, including nights and weekends 

Preferred:

• Willingness to obtain technical certifications (CompTIA, MCP, Cisco)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and/or Microsoft Azure/Office 365/Exchange administration
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, ICMP, etc.)
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, and/or Shell Script
• Familiarity with web design/website administration (Managed WordPress, PHP, CSS/HTML)
• Experience supporting AV conferencing equipment and telephony equipment (Polycom, Teams Room)

Perks:

• Unlimited PTO, plus holidays
• 401(k) plans & Profit sharing
• Company and team wide outings
• Onsite Lunch 
• Electric vehicle stipend
• Volunteer opportunities and intramural K1 sports teams

About K1:

K1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the firm partners with innovative management teams to build category leaders that deploy leading AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally.
Through its affiliate, K1 Operations LLC, the firm supports portfolio companies in accelerating growth – both organically and inorganically – by focusing on leadership development, technological innovation, and operational excellence.
Dedicated to transforming industries, K1 has collaborated with over 250 enterprise software companies since inception.

As of the date of this posting, K1 Investment Management, LLC reasonably expects to pay $75,000 plus an annual bonus for the position of IT Analyst.