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IT Support Specialist (Level 1) — Santa Cruz–based, Human-ISM LLC Do you enjoy solving problems and making technology painless for people—and already have real-world help desk experience? Join a small, friendly managed services team supporting businesses across the U.S. What you’ll do: Own the front line: Triage, work, and close Level-1 tickets; update users and document steps within SLAs. Deliver great user experiences: Support Windows/macOS, common peripherals, printers, and conferencing gear. SaaS & identity basics: Provision/deprovision users, mailboxes, and groups in Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace; assist with MFA/SSO enrollments. Endpoint care: Deploy and troubleshoot RMM agents, EDR/AV, patching, and basic backup checks. Networking fundamentals: Diagnose LAN/Wi-Fi issues, DHCP/DNS problems, basic VPN client connectivity. Build & deploy: Image/setup new workstations, migrate profiles, and perform light data transfers. Document & improve: Create/maintain KB articles and suggest process improvements; escalate to L2/L3 when appropriate. Participate in reliability: Join a light on-call rotation for rare after-hours incidents once you’re up to speed. What you bring: Experience: 1–3 years in a help desk/service desk or MSP environment handling end-user support. Customer focus: Clear, compassionate communication with technical and non-technical users alike. Technical foundation: Windows 10/11 and macOS support Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace admin basics (accounts, groups, mail flow) Core networking (IP, DNS, DHCP, basic VPN) Familiarity with ticketing systems and remote support/RMM tools Mindset: Organized, self-motivated, able to juggle priorities and follow through. Nice-to-have certs (not required): CompTIA A+ / Network+, Microsoft MD-102, Google IT Support, or Apple ACSP. Logistics: Reliable transportation; ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion. Schedule & location Core hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT (responsive to calls/emergencies during these hours; check email throughout the day). On-site: 1–2 days/week in Santa Cruz, CA, plus occasional (about monthly) visits to Silicon Valley client sites. Remote-friendly: We operate as a fully remote organization outside of scheduled on-site work. Why you’ll like working here Real learning, real impact: 200+ hours of internal training videos/documentation, open-door mentorship, and exposure to system administration, enterprise networking, and software support. Practical reliability culture: We build resilient, well-monitored systems, test backups monthly, and architect for high availability—so “emergencies” stay rare. Small team, big variety: Support diverse users, apps, and environments while enjoying a laid-back, collaborative culture. About us We’re a small IT consulting firm providing managed services for businesses nationwide. We value thoughtful engineering, strong communication, and doing right by our clients. Requirements (quick list) Reliable transportation for Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley on-site work Ability to lift 50 lbs (rarely) Fluency in spoken and written English Outstanding customer service skills Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn How to apply Send your resume (and a short note on a tricky issue you recently solved and how) to [your recruiting email].

craigslist is currently seeking a systems administrator to: assist in maintaining a stable and scalable platform where milliseconds matter provide systems planning, documentation, and communication in a Unix-like / Linux / *BSD environment collaborate in designing and extending a configuration, deployment, and monitoring framework manage and maintain multiple MariaDB clusters draw from and contribute to various open source projects meet interesting tech challenges at billion-page-view-per-day scale assist in crafting a development environment for effective code testing and deployment participate in on-call rotation with the rest of the team enjoy a tech-driven, laid-back, idealistic work culture Successful candidates will have excellent troubleshooting skills, deep understanding of computer security issues, and high-level experience in as many of the following areas as possible: very high performance / traffic web architectures configuration management / large scale deployment methods / ansible systems planning, documentation, and communication Linux / *BSD / Unix-like systems administration Perl / Python / Go / shell scripting MariaDB / Postgres / SQL database design and performance tuning Apache HTTPD / Mojolicious / Starman creating custom monitoring and metric collection network-attached storage / ZFS filesystem open source and commercial firewalls relational database management systems MTA software such as Postfix and Haraka key-value stores such as Redis developer support, QA, and testing TCP/IP and related protocols x86-64 and arm hardware The ideal candidate: self-motivated and highly productive a data-driven problem solver passionate about making things better for end users loves learning and teaching others passion for automation makes teammates better resourceful and adaptable communicates effectively craigslist offers: an unusually philanthropic company mission and philosophy a small team (~40) of fun-loving, smart, interesting, idealistic people non-garden-variety tech challenges at massive scale a tech nirvana, free from VCs, sales, marketing, biz dev, or pivoting big company stability and benefits -- w/o the dysfunction and despair craigslist benefits include: 100% paid (including eligible dependents) health and dental insurance craigslist-provided health reimbursement account ($4K-$10K) 3-to-1 match on employee charitable donations (up to 10% of salary) 401(k) matching program (up to 6% of salary), with immediate vesting 4 weeks paid time off; 10 paid holidays wellness stipend (up to $150/month) Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Interviews are being conducted virtually. All craigslist staff are currently working from home. To apply, please send a cover email highlighting your experience and interests as they relate to this position and paste your plain text resume into the body of the email with 'systems administrator' in the subject line. No attachments please. craigslist is an equal opportunity employer. craigslist policy prohibits discrimination based on age, genetic information, marital/domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer, genetic characteristics, or AIDS/HIV status), mental or physical disability, national origin and ancestry (including language use and holding a driver's license granted under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), race and color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America. RMC is hiring a Linux Engineer in support of our Navy customer in Bethesda, MD.  The selected applicant will:  Patch and STIG Linux Operating to ensure compliance with DoD Information Assurance standards. Provide troubleshooting support for Linux/Windows Operating Systems Perform system updates and server configurations, including upgrades of the Operating System Implement changes to locally hosted workstations/servers Support virtual and physical networking configurations Provide hardware, software, and network troubleshooting Provide RedHat 8, or higher Enterprise administration, including workstations and servers Provide ACAS/Nessus vulnerability and scanning support Support distributed file systems Support Information Security Analyst in implementing and supporting cyber security standards to include NIST and Risk Management Framework (RMF) C&A Standards Document maintenance, repair, and test activities Create and maintain user accounts and install hardware/software Monitor status of LAN/WAN and circuit switching systems Write and maintain automation scripts for RHEL and other operating systems Qualifications: Demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining Linux servers and workstations Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS Demonstrated Skills in three or more of the following: Red Hat Linux (RHEL), driver, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates, interact with corporate and vendor SMEs to solve complex problems, RMF experience, ACAS scanning, build and maintain Linux Systems Experience documenting trouble reports from STIGs to support computer equipment modifications Requirements Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience administering Linux Systems Administrator. Must possess an IAT II 8140.03 baseline certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND SSCP) or higher. Must possess Operating System (Linux) training and thereafter maintain the most current training. An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Experience in writing and managing Ansible playbooks, creating automation tasks via Ansible Automation Platform. Experience managing RedHat Satellite Server, including provisioning, package synchronization, and patch management lifecycle. Familiarity with centralized Identity Management solutions. Benefits At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees. RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. We also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package. Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $110,000 to $130,000 (annually). #IND123 #LL-MP1

craigslist is currently seeking a network engineer to: assist in maintaining a stable platform that will continue to scale as traffic increases and services are expanded assist in network design and evolution manage and employ open source and commercial firewalls and load balancers solve interesting tech issues at billion-page-view-per-day scale Successful candidates will have impeccable judgment and discretion, excellent troubleshooting skills, deep understanding of network and information security issues, and solid experience in as many of the following areas as possible: very high performance / traffic web architectures TCP / IP / BGP / OSPF / IS-IS Juniper JUNOS / Arista EOS / A10 ACOS BGP traffic engineering / transit provider selection firewall policy design and implementation open source and commercial load balancers global server load balancing DDoS mitigation IPSEC VPNs / client access VPN concentrator management PCIDSS compliance network planning, documentation, and communication IPv6 / DNS / DNSSEC / multicast scripting for network related needs such as device configuration, monitoring, regression testing, and reporting administration of rpm-based linux distributions The ideal candidate: self-motivated and highly productive a data-driven problem solver passionate about making things better for end users loves learning and teaching others passion for automation makes teammates better resourceful and adaptable communicates effectively craigslist offers: an unusually philanthropic company mission and philosophy a small team (~40) of fun-loving, smart, interesting, idealistic people non-garden-variety tech challenges at massive scale a tech nirvana, free from VCs, sales, marketing, biz dev, or pivoting big company stability and benefits -- w/o the dysfunction and despair craigslist benefits include: 100% paid (including eligible dependents) health and dental insurance craigslist-provided health reimbursement account ($4K-$10K) 3-to-1 match on employee charitable donations (up to 10% of salary) 401(k) matching program (up to 6% of salary), with immediate vesting 4 weeks paid time off; 10 paid holidays wellness stipend (up to $150/month) Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Interviews are being conducted virtually. All craigslist staff are currently working from home. To apply, please send a cover email highlighting your experience and interests as they relate to this position and paste your plain text resume into the body of the email with 'network engineer' in the subject line. No attachments please. craigslist is an equal opportunity employer. craigslist policy prohibits discrimination based on age, genetic information, marital/domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer, genetic characteristics, or AIDS/HIV status), mental or physical disability, national origin and ancestry (including language use and holding a driver's license granted under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), race and color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results. We are looking for a dynamic Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team.  The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will manage, monitor, and optimize our clusters on Kubernetes. Together, we’re accelerating our clients’ digital transformation through the building and deployment of data-driven, scalable AI solutions.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of our Kubernetes clusters and Cloud Infrastructure. Responsibilities: Monitor and Manage Kubernetes Clusters: Ensure the stability, health, and scalability of Kubernetes Clusters, deploying applications and services on Kubernetes Kubernetes Management: Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on Kubernetes clusters. Maintain Helm charts, manage services, and ensure resource allocation for optimal cluster performance Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work with leading Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to set up, configure, and manage infrastructure resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up monitoring solutions, define alerts, and manage the incident response process for any issues related to Jenkins, or Kubernetes clusters Automate Infrastructure Processes: Build automation tools for scaling, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development, services, and operations teams to ensure a seamless integration between application development and infrastructure Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems follow best practices in terms of security and compliance with relevant regulations. This includes role-based access, encryption, and automated vulnerability scanning Requirements: Active Secret Clearance is required Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related discipline A minimum of two(2) years of experience working with on-premise and off-premise cloud environments Experience with AWS, Azure and / or GCP Ability to program (structured and OOP) using one or more high-level languages, such as Python, Java, C/C++, Ruby, and JavaScript Experience with distributed storage technologies such as NFS, HDFS, Ceph, and Amazon S3, as well as dynamic resource management frameworks (Apache Mesos, Kubernetes, Yarn) Proactive approach to identifying problems, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement Agile/Scrum experience CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $136,000 - $170,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.  CATHEXIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting@cathexiscorp.com.

This job requires traveling to different states for network wiring , experience is a plus airfare , hotel and food is covered , must have a good work ethic and have a sense of humor , the only thing you need to pay for is airport parking and personal items , pay will be discussed in person , raises based on performance , this job usually starts in February and goes into November , you will need to get a business license but not required to start