IT Engineer Jobs in California
IT Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense, healthcare, and financial services across a range from entry-level support roles through senior infrastructure architects. The heaviest hiring happens in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Apple, Lockheed Martin, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large, established IT operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Looking to join a dynamic IT Company (MSP) with 15 years of consistent growth and investment in the personal development of its team? GroupOne Consulting is looking for an experienced Support Engineer, with a passion for supporting client technology infrastructure, to join our Managed Services team.
If you are driven to grow and excel, then our technical development plans and operational maturity are a great fit for you.”
GroupOne builds custom, strategic technology plans, essential to achieving our clients’ visions. We collaborate with clients to ensure their objectives are achieved and results are acknowledged. Every aspect of our client-focused activity is driven by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence.
We offer a remote/hybrid schedule, and applicants must be local and able to be present in the Folsom office at least three days per week.
Visit: www.grouponeit.com/careers/ for a full job description.
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
· Generous PTO + (Birthday PTO + Paid Holidays)
· Health, Dental, Vision
· 401(k) Matching
· Hybrid Work Schedule
· Custom Career Path
· Company Events + Team Outings
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the IT Services Support Manager, this position plays a key role in delivering and maintaining our fully managed IT Services suite of products. The IT Support Engineer II provides our customers and internal team with second level support delivered through direct contact, both verbal and written, to effectively deliver world class service to our partner clients. Most services are provided via remote management tools but may require onsite presence to resolve open issues.
Principle Accountabilities
· Design, configure and deploy servers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones.
· Advanced Server maintenance and repair including hardware diagnosis of complex environments
· Implementation of complex customer server and network projects
· Server maintenance and repair including hardware diagnosis
· Implementation of customer server and network refresh projects
· Development of detailed work plans for approved partner/customer projects
· Provide advanced technical escalation support to team to resolve user PC, email, internet, and LAN access problems
· Resolves network performance issues by network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting network problems and escalating to vendor.
· Secures network by auditing client’s servers and network to ensure network access standards.
· Provide support for complex windows domain model and user profile related issues
· Configure, maintain, and monitor distributed backup systems
· Prepares users and staff by designing and conducting training programs, providing references and support.
· Work directly with vendor support, working through diagnostics and implementing the solution
· Resolves network performance issues by troubleshooting network problems and escalating within team and/or to vendor.
· Troubleshoot and become familiar with various types of client/industry specific software
· Provide support for windows domain model and user profile related issues
· Maintain and monitor distributed backup systems
· Ensure the confidentiality, security, and data integrity of client information at all times
· Provide efficient and timely resolutions to customer support cases
· Ability to prioritize service tickets by urgency
· Ability to accurately track time and services performed during the course of the day
· Respond to on call pager as part of team pager rotation
· Maintain productivity levels in relation to peer group
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
· Analyze and isolate issues.
· Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
· Willingness to work overtime, afterhours, and weekends as required by the task or project at hand
Education and Experience
Relevant College, trade-school or certification program required.
· Two to Ten (2-10) years of experience in PC repair/support, System Engineering, and IT Administration roles or similar required in a professional or educational setting
· Any equivalent combination of education and experience
· Current Microsoft certification in server and/or MS 365 technologies required
· Other network infrastructure hardware and software certs preferred
A valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and current registration is required for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires being in the Folsom, CA office, 3 days per week. Are you able to commute?
Location:
- Folsom, CA 95630 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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- Technology & Software19
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Science & Research2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Retail1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required
- Hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure, servers, or cloud platforms
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Microsoft MCSA
- Proficiency with ticketing systems, IT service management, and ITIL frameworks
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and end-user environments
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a large or fast-moving California enterprise
IT Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a it engineer in California?
California does not require a state-issued license specifically for it engineers, so the path runs through education and certifications recognized by employers. Most California hiring managers expect at least a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field. Earning industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or a cloud platform credential significantly strengthens candidacy. Entry into larger California employers often starts through helpdesk or systems administrator roles that build the hands-on experience required for advancement.
Which companies hire it engineers in California?
Employers hiring it engineers in California right now include SpaceX, Palo Alto Networks, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, defense contractors, and large health systems means consistent demand from both private-sector giants and major public institutions.
Which California cities have the most it engineer jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles have the most it engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to the highest density of technology company headquarters and enterprise operations in the state, while Los Angeles and San Diego draw volume from their large defense, healthcare, and media sectors, each of which maintains significant in-house IT infrastructure.
Are there remote it engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 40% of it engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves managing systems and supporting users through software-based tools. The most remote-friendly subspecialties are cloud operations, IT project management, and systems administration, while on-site data center and hardware support roles remain predominantly in-person.
How can I get hired as a it engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a helpdesk or IT support associate role, which large California employers in healthcare, finance, and technology use as a pipeline into more senior IT engineering positions. Employers like Kaiser Permanente, County of Los Angeles, and major state university systems regularly post entry-level IT roles that do not require prior professional experience. Earning a CompTIA A+ or Google IT Support certificate before applying gives candidates a concrete edge. From there, internal mobility into networking, systems, or cloud roles is the most common California progression.
Where can I find and apply to it engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to it engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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