IT Systems & Security Specialist (9/80 Schedule)

Rantec Power Systems Inc.; Los Osos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision

Vacation - 2 weeks to start

Holidays, PTO and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

401K with 6% match

Friday off every other week (9/80)

Job summary

Rantec in Los Osos, California is seeking an IT Specialist to manage daily IT operations, including Windows PCs, servers, Office 365, and network services. No relocation offered; candidates must reside in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara Counties.

Responsibilities include triaging IT tickets, administering Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, Active Directory, and security controls; ensuring MFA and remote access; and monitoring SIEM. Salary range is $29.97–$38.96 hourly.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CS/IT/Networking or related field.
• 3 years of experience with Windows PCs, software and Office 365 preferred.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+ or Microsoft certifications.
• Knowledge of Group Policy, Active Directory, data recovery and data retention.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage IT trouble calls and provide first-line support.
• Troubleshoot Windows PCs and perform repairs.
• Escalate tier 1 issues with System/Network Administrators.
• Administer Office 365, SharePoint and Teams.
• Manage security controls such as antivirus, endpoint encryption, and access control.
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords; enable MFA and remote access.
• Monitor IT environment health and SIEM.
• Document IS/IT processes.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or related

Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ or Microsoft certifications

Tools

Office 365

SharePoint

Teams

Active Directory

Group Policy

SIEM

Job description

Rantec in Los Osos, California is seeking an IT Specialist to manage daily IT operations, including Windows PCs, servers, Office 365, and network services. No relocation offered; candidates must reside in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara Counties.

Responsibilities include triaging IT tickets, administering Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, Active Directory, and security controls; ensuring MFA and remote access; and monitoring SIEM. Salary range is $29.97–$38.96 hourly.