IT Engineer

Remote - South San Francisco, CA

Location: Remote – South San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Full-Time - Non-Exempt

Department: Information Technology

Reports to: Director of Information Systems – Administration

Pay Range: $40.00-45.00/HR

Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented IT Engineer to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and have a passion for providing excellent operational support while collaborating and working with the HQ team, we’d love to hear from you.

About Aspiranet

Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a proud legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services span the state and are delivered through six dedicated divisions: Foster Care and Adoption, providing support for children and families throughout the foster and adoption journey; Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), offering programs that guide young adults as they transition from foster care to independent living; Residential, delivering therapeutic care in structured, supportive environments to help youth thrive; Intensive Home-Based Services, focused on meeting individualized needs within the home, school, and community; Behavioral Health, delivering short-term, intensive mental health services for youth at risk; and Family and Community, emphasizing early intervention and family-strengthening supports. At Aspiranet, every role contributes to something greater—helping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.

️ Position Summary

The IT Engineer will be instrumental in maintaining the stability, security, and efficiency of our IT environment. The responsibilities include managing telephony, hardware, software, servers, networks, help desk support, and IT assets while ensuring seamless daily operations. In addition to providing reliable technical assistance, this position will play a key role in system configuration, infrastructure upgrades, and enforcing cybersecurity measures essential to healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain reliable IT infrastructure—including servers (Windows and Linux), networks (LAN, WAN), telephony, and endpoint systems—to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform regular maintenance such as patching, updates, backups, disaster recovery testing, and log monitoring to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Deploy and configure hardware and software, manage routine automation of administrative tasks, and support IT projects or upgrades as needed.
• Provide multi-tiered help desk and technical support—resolving user issues and escalating complex challenges.
• Ensure network and system security by enforcing access controls, monitoring vulnerabilities, and maintaining compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA for healthcare).
• Document network and system configurations, diagrams, policies, and procedures to support transparency and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with vendors, external consultants, and internal teams to source, implement, and support technology solutions effectively.
• Conduct user training and support knowledge sharing on system operation, security best practices, and operational procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 3–5 years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT operations, including system, network, and cloud infrastructure support, preferably in healthcare or other regulated environments.
• Proficiency in administering Windows and Linux environments, with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including deployment, monitoring, and cost optimization. Familiarity with Citrix and other virtualization technologies is a plus.
• Experience with Active Directory, DHCP/DNS, and essential directory services.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and license management.
• Strong understanding of network technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs) and hands-on experience with network products from vendors such as Cato Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, and Sophos.
• Skilled in configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of server, network and endpoint devices.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles including access control, endpoint protection, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and incident response; familiarity with tools such as SIEM, EDR, and MFA platforms.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI security, and compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare and regulated environments.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and efficient troubleshooting while maintaining a user-centered approach.
• Team-oriented and adaptable, with a proven ability to contribute to IT projects and continuously improve processes.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Remote work - IT Team Management
• Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
  
  

Why Aspiranet?

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work-life balance
• Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.
  
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.

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