IT Specialist

Vancouver, WA

Full Time

Corporate

Mid Level

MacKay Sposito is seeking a skilled IT Specialist with a strong emphasis on networking to join our IT team. This mid-level role provides advanced technical support and is responsible for maintaining and optimizing our network infrastructure, while also contributing to broader IT operations including virtualization, and cloud-based technologies. The ideal candidate brings a blend of hands-on experience with switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, hypervisors, networking, and remote access tools management.

MacKay Sposito is a growing firm currently supporting several branch offices in Washington and California. Occasional travel may be required to provide onsite support across these locations.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex networking problems, optimizing system performance, and working across multiple IT domains in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of a cross-trained IT team where you can grow your skills, make a real impact, and gain exposure to cloud, virtualization, and enterprise IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Networking & Infrastructure Support

Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure including VLANs, switches, firewalls, access points, and routers.
Maintain and optimize DHCP, DNS, and VPN services.
Assist with network segmentation, subnetting, routing policies, and wireless coverage planning.
Support and secure remote access technologies including VPN.
Monitor network performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve connectivity issues.
Manage virtual networking within VMware hypervisor environments, including virtual switches, port groups, and network uplinks.

IT Systems & Operations

Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated IT issues involving hardware, software, and connectivity.
Support Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
Administer Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and endpoint management tools.
Perform system updates, patching, and endpoint hardening.
Assist with user account management, group policy adjustments, and file access control.
Participate in system documentation and infrastructure diagrams.

Collaboration & Escalation

Collaborate with IT team members on infrastructure projects and implementations.
Interface with vendors and third-party support for advanced troubleshooting or escalations.
Provide knowledge-sharing and mentorship for other support staff as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

3–5 years of experience in IT infrastructure and support roles with a strong networking background.
Proficiency in networking protocols and configuration: VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing, and switching.
Hands-on experience with network hardware from Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, or similar vendors.
Experience managing VMware/Nutanix/Citrix hypervisor network configurations.
Familiarity with Citrix technologies.
Experience managing Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Azure AD.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Fortinet NSE or related
Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, PRTG, SolarWinds, etc).
Familiarity with endpoint protection platforms and centralized management tools.
Experience with Physical, Virtual networking within VMWare and or Citrix is a plus

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:
At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are:
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations. The wage range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

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