IT Specialist

Hafer is a cutting-edge design firm that delivers value to clients by designing what matters most. As a thriving, busy practice, we are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Specialist to manage, maintain, and support our organization’s technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure system reliability, security and efficiency while providing technical support to internal users.

• Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, and networks
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
• Provide technical support to staff (remote and on-site)
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Ensure data security, backups, and disaster recovery procedures
• Maintain IT documentation and asset inventory
• Support cloud services, email systems, and collaboration tools
• Assist in IT projects and system upgrades

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of IT support or systems administration experience
• Knowledge of Windows/Mac OS environments
• Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

• IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified, etc.)
• Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V)
• Basic cybersecurity knowledge
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Time management and multitasking ability
• Customer‑service mindset

• Office‑based in Evansville and will need to travel to Owensboro and Carbondale as needed.
• May require occasional after‑hours support

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format (no larger than 10MB) to Debbie Linberg at