Top IT Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Provides first-level technical support, assists with hardware and software installation and troubleshooting, maintains IT asset records, monitors network and system performance, manages user accounts and access, supports IT projects and upgrades, and documents procedures and technical records.

Build and maintain scalable full-stack applications using React and Java or Python. Develop microservices, optimize high-throughput systems, resolve architectural and performance issues, and deliver production-grade software in Agile environments. The role includes end-to-end implementation ownership, cloud development, AI-assisted engineering, and mentoring or leading developers.

Administers and supports enterprise cloud security services, serving as the Skyhigh CASB subject matter expert. Manages DLP, anomaly detection, monitoring, tenant restrictions, integrations, documentation, automation, migrations to Palo Alto SASE/SSE, deployments, escalations, and technical solutions. Provides customer collaboration, presentations, mentoring, and on-call support while helping acquire necessary technology and services.

Leads indirect procurement strategy with primary responsibility for IT categories, including SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecom, and IT services. Develops sourcing roadmaps, runs competitive bids, negotiates enterprise agreements, manages renewals, and delivers savings, cost avoidance, and working-capital improvements. Uses AI and automation for spend analytics, contract review, and RFP processes. Partners with IT, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders while managing supplier performance, compliance, and procurement process improvements.

Architect, deploy, and support AWS-focused multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Manage Okta identity federation, certificates, DNS, networking, governance, security controls, and IaC-based CI/CD pipelines. Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point, validate cloud service delivery, document solutions, and partner with customers and internal engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams. The role requires onsite or remote work with regular travel and an active Top Secret clearance.

Develops and sustains canvas and model-driven Power Apps using Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint, external APIs, and premium connectors. Designs relational data models, Power Automate workflows, reusable components, and deployment solutions across environments. Collaborates with clients to define requirements, milestones, and enhancements while supporting troubleshooting, incident remediation, documentation, governance, security, and compliance. The position is fully remote within the United States and supports government contracts.

Leads AI-enabled software development lifecycle practices and full-stack Java development. Designs and maintains scalable microservices, AWS cloud environments, SecDevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and security controls. Provides technical leadership, mentors developers, develops technology roadmaps, integrates systems and APIs, and supports compliance and organizational change initiatives.

Leads a 40+ person IT procurement and supplier management organization supporting software, cloud, infrastructure, hardware, telecommunications, labor, consulting, and managed services. Partners with technology executives to develop category strategies, negotiate complex agreements, optimize costs, manage supplier performance and risk, improve procurement processes, and deliver enterprise value. Builds a technology-enabled operating model using analytics, automation, AI, and contract intelligence while developing high-performing teams and strengthening supplier governance.

Owns the Salesforce CPQ product backlog and day-to-day agile delivery within IT Business Applications. The role designs and improves Quote-to-Cash processes, including product configuration, pricing, discounting, approvals, quoting, contracting, amendments, and renewals. Responsibilities include stakeholder discovery, requirements and user-story definition, sprint leadership, release readiness, issue triage, and coordination with distributed Salesforce developers. The Product Owner also contributes to Salesforce Revenue Cloud modernization and partners with Sales, Finance, Deal Desk, and adjacent IT teams.

Participate in a remote, paid interview about technology operations and strategic decision-making. Discuss how your organization manages complex technology environments, evaluates technology investments, balances daily operations with long-term strategy, and navigates internal workflows and solution criteria. Applicants should be current IT or business managers at mid-to-large organizations with direct involvement in technology operations or technical strategy.

Manage corporate system access, conduct access audits, support helpdesk and hardware operations, monitor SOC 2 compliance, and collaborate with DevOps and Security Engineering. Improve IT technology usage through requirements gathering, procurement, vendor planning, rollout, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires expertise in identity management, Apple-focused MDM, endpoint security, IT service management, compliance frameworks, and helpdesk ticketing systems.

Administers and supports PACS systems within an outpatient radiology practice, ensuring reliable technology operations, customer service, equipment use, policy compliance, and a safe work environment. The role may involve prolonged sitting, frequent standing and walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Employment requires successful drug and background screening.

Owns the architecture, configuration, integration, governance, and continuous improvement of inRiver, Bynder, and Boomi platforms. Integrates PIM, DAM, CRM, commerce, analytics, and ERP systems; develops and monitors Boomi processes; establishes master-data standards; leads technical projects, vendors, budgets, and delivery risks; and provides technical requirements, documentation, training, and executive communication.

Owns integrated delivery across four concurrent call orders within a large federal courts modernization program. Responsibilities include cross-program schedule, risk, dependency, governance, PI planning, executive reporting, contractual alignment, stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and execution visibility. The role manages complex multi-vendor, SAFe-based delivery and supports capture and option-year planning. Remote work is available, with occasional travel and the ability to obtain a Public Trust determination required.

Administers Informix, MySQL, and other databases across cloud and hybrid environments. Responsibilities include configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, security remediation, replication, monitoring, Tier 3 support, schema changes, migrations, SQL data extraction, backup recovery testing, automation, compliance, and collaboration with engineering, architecture, security, and application teams.

Provides remote IT support to client administrators and end-users, focusing on phone services, configuration changes, and ticket handling through phone, email, and chat. Collaborates with team members to support customer success before and after sales. The six-month internship requires strong communication, problem-solving, organization, technical curiosity, and the ability to work independently in a home office.

IT Intern supporting employees with hardware, software, network, and device troubleshooting; assisting with installations, system maintenance, documentation, asset inventories, security monitoring, upgrades, cloud integrations, and process automation. The role also involves improving IT workflows, ensuring data security compliance, and collaborating on technology projects during a full-time summer internship.

Provides production database administration and support for mission-critical environments, including performance monitoring, incident response, root-cause analysis, security, and availability. Develops SQL Server database objects, ETL pipelines, dimensional models, data marts, dashboards, and Splunk monitoring solutions. Designs cloud and hybrid database architectures, performs data migrations, validates data integrity, and collaborates with stakeholders on technical requirements and analytics solutions within an Agile environment.

Leads Appen’s IT function, including support, enterprise technology, security governance, automation, vendor management and team development. Owns the IT roadmap, Microsoft 365 and SaaS environment, endpoint and identity controls, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, technology spend, and AI-enabled process improvement. Partners with executives, Engineering and Product to improve service delivery, eliminate manual work, manage risk and build a scalable, high-performing IT organization.

Provides second-line remote IT support for client end users, resolving escalated Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, identity, Intune, application, printing, and collaboration issues. Manages onboarding, offboarding, access changes, endpoint deployment, patching, and security compliance. Works within ticket priorities and service-level objectives, documents solutions, creates knowledge articles, identifies recurring problems, and escalates infrastructure issues with detailed troubleshooting information.

Leads large-scale Oracle Cloud Infrastructure migration programs, managing schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, governance, vendors, stakeholders, and cloud delivery teams. Oversees migration planning and execution for applications, databases, and infrastructure; drives change management, documentation, training, compliance, cost optimization, quality, and operational reporting. The role also supports cloud adoption, partner coordination, and predictable cutovers across multiple initiatives.

Supervises policy and legal affairs contractors while drafting, editing, researching, and reviewing policies, procedures, reports, responses, and executive materials. Coordinates approval processes, FOIA and congressional inquiry responses, interagency reviews, stakeholder communications, document management, and special projects. Oversees staff performance, onboarding, training, deliverables, timecards, reports, and process improvements. Supports research involving child welfare, foster care, mental health, family reunification, and underserved populations.

Leads the design, implementation, administration, integration, testing, and enhancement of Veeva Vault RIM. Translates business requirements into functional specifications, manages application roadmaps, supports GxP compliance, oversees internal and external technical resources, and drives system optimization. The role also provides troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, user support, data migration assistance for M&A activities, and technology guidance involving emerging technologies and AI.

Manages the IT and Security team, including helpdesk workflows, project roadmaps, compliance automation, access management, authentication standards, disaster recovery, vendor relationships, and enterprise system rollouts. Partners with product, engineering, and business leaders on security initiatives and complex technical changes. Maintains audit-ready security processes while overseeing remote IT operations, cloud security, identity tools, and technology spend.

Supports governance, monitoring, and IT General Controls for third-party relationships and external users. Responsibilities include due diligence, risk classification, identity and access oversight, least-privilege reviews, access certifications, MFA and DLP monitoring, incident escalation, remediation tracking, audit support, reporting, business continuity and disaster recovery activities, offboarding controls, process documentation, and stakeholder coordination across IT, security, compliance, legal, HR, and vendor management.