IT Systems Specialist Jobs in California
IT Systems Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, defense contracting, healthcare systems, and financial services, with openings at every level from help-desk adjacent junior roles through senior infrastructure specialists. The highest volume of hiring runs through the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where major employers like Northrop Grumman, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo maintain substantial California operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are endpoint management, network administration, and cloud infrastructure support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.
About the role
As a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist at Mytra, you will join our Corporate IT team during a period of rapid scaling. Our team is currently focused on building resilient, secure, and scalable networking, systems, and physical security infrastructure to support a fast-growing office, lab, and manufacturing environment, and we need a hands-on, technically deep specialist to help us design, harden, and operate the backbone that everything else at Mytra runs on.
What you’ll do:
- Own the design and deployment of Mytra's core network (LAN/WLAN, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, and ISP relationships) across our HQ, lab, and manufacturing spaces.
- Own systems infrastructure, including identity and directory services, backup and recovery (Druva), and cloud/DNS architecture.
- Own the physical security backbone, including badging and access control, camera and surveillance systems (Verkada), and the network and infrastructure that underpin them.
- Lead infrastructure projects from requirements through vendor evaluation, procurement, and implementation, including capacity planning and buildouts for new spaces and headcount growth.
- Design for reliability and resilience through redundancy, segmentation, and documented architecture, defining the standards that Cybersecurity enforces, and serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex networking and systems issues.
Ideal Candidates
- Have proven experience designing and operating enterprise networks (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, wireless, and VPN), with 7+ years in IT infrastructure and at least 3 in a senior or lead capacity.
- Have deep systems knowledge across identity/directory services, backup and recovery, DNS, and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
- Have experience with physical security infrastructure, including access control/badging and camera systems, and the networks that support them.
- Demonstrate strong ownership and sound judgment under pressure, communicating with clarity and respect and challenging thoughtfully when it matters.
- Have a track record of documenting infrastructure clearly and designing to root cause rather than leaving recurring problems in place.
Nice to have:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, network or security specializations).
- Experience supporting a lab, manufacturing, or hardware/robotics environment, including OT/IoT networking considerations.
- Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code, and structured IT governance or change management processes.
A Final Note:
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
- Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
- Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
- Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
- Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
- Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
- Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
- Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters
Pay Notice
Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.
This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.
The pay range for this role is:
136,000 - 160,000 USD per year(Mytra, Inc.)
About Mytra:
We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.
About the role
As a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist at Mytra, you will join our Corporate IT team during a period of rapid scaling. Our team is currently focused on building resilient, secure, and scalable networking, systems, and physical security infrastructure to support a fast-growing office, lab, and manufacturing environment, and we need a hands-on, technically deep specialist to help us design, harden, and operate the backbone that everything else at Mytra runs on.
What you’ll do:
- Own the design and deployment of Mytra's core network (LAN/WLAN, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, and ISP relationships) across our HQ, lab, and manufacturing spaces.
- Own systems infrastructure, including identity and directory services, backup and recovery (Druva), and cloud/DNS architecture.
- Own the physical security backbone, including badging and access control, camera and surveillance systems (Verkada), and the network and infrastructure that underpin them.
- Lead infrastructure projects from requirements through vendor evaluation, procurement, and implementation, including capacity planning and buildouts for new spaces and headcount growth.
- Design for reliability and resilience through redundancy, segmentation, and documented architecture, defining the standards that Cybersecurity enforces, and serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex networking and systems issues.
Ideal Candidates
- Have proven experience designing and operating enterprise networks (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, wireless, and VPN), with 7+ years in IT infrastructure and at least 3 in a senior or lead capacity.
- Have deep systems knowledge across identity/directory services, backup and recovery, DNS, and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
- Have experience with physical security infrastructure, including access control/badging and camera systems, and the networks that support them.
- Demonstrate strong ownership and sound judgment under pressure, communicating with clarity and respect and challenging thoughtfully when it matters.
- Have a track record of documenting infrastructure clearly and designing to root cause rather than leaving recurring problems in place.
Nice to have:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, network or security specializations).
- Experience supporting a lab, manufacturing, or hardware/robotics environment, including OT/IoT networking considerations.
- Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code, and structured IT governance or change management processes.
A Final Note:
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
- Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
- Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
- Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
- Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
- Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
- Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
- Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters
Pay Notice
Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.
This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.
The pay range for this role is:
136,000 - 160,000 USD per year(Mytra, Inc.)
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT systems specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical field
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification demonstrating validated systems competency
- Hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux server environments
- Proficiency with Active Directory, group policy management, and identity access systems
- Familiarity with ITIL service management frameworks and ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow
- Experience supporting cloud environments on platforms including Microsoft Azure or AWS
IT Systems Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a it systems specialist in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, though associate degree holders who pair their education with industry certifications are regularly hired. California has no state-issued license for this role, so certifications carry the most weight: CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ are the baseline, while Microsoft and Cisco credentials open mid-level and senior doors. Large California employers and the state's own IT departments use these credentials as a primary screening filter.
Which companies hire it systems specialists in California?
Employers hiring it systems specialists in California right now include MYTra, Orca Bio, and Ebara Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of defense contractors, large hospital systems, and enterprise technology companies means consistent year-round demand across both private sector and public agency roles.
Which California cities have the most it systems specialist jobs?
Sacramento, Brisbane, and Placentia have the most it systems specialist openings in California. The Bay Area's density of enterprise tech companies and corporate headquarters drives volume there, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, aerospace, and healthcare networks, and San Diego's hiring reflects its large defense contractor and biotech employer base.
Are there remote it systems specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles because the work frequently involves physical hardware, on-site network equipment, and direct end-user support. About 50% of it systems specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most often tied to cloud administration, systems monitoring, and tier-two support functions that don't require hands-on hardware access.
How can I get hired as a it systems specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a help desk or IT support technician role, which large California employers like Kaiser Permanente, the University of California system, and state government agencies use as a direct pipeline into systems specialist positions. Earning CompTIA A+ before applying gives candidates a concrete credential to offset limited experience. California community colleges and Cal State campuses offer IT certificate programs that large public-sector employers actively recruit from, and lateral moves from roles like network technician or systems administrator assistant are common stepping stones.
Where can I find and apply to it systems specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to it systems specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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