Managed IT Services in Vancouver, WA

Founder-led IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and backup for small and mid-size businesses across Southwest Washington and the Portland metro area. Flat-rate pricing from $99/user/month. No long-term contract.

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Who this is for

You probably need managed IT if…

What's included

Everything you'd expect from a real IT department

One flat per-user fee. No nickel-and-diming, no surprise invoices.

Helpdesk & remote support

Real humans who pick up the phone. No tier-1 script readers, no offshore queues. Most issues resolved in a single session.

24/7 endpoint monitoring

RMM agents on every workstation and server watch CPU, memory, disk, antivirus, and network health β€” and alert us before they alert you.

Automated patching

Windows, macOS, and third-party app updates tested and deployed on a tested schedule. The biggest single fix for SMB security.

Cybersecurity baseline

Endpoint EDR, MFA on critical accounts, email filtering, DNS security, and ongoing security awareness training.

Cloud admin (M365 / Workspace)

User provisioning, SharePoint/Drive cleanup, license optimization, security policies, and migrations when needed.

Network & firewall

Switching, wireless, firewall configuration, VLANs, VPNs. Quarterly audits to catch drift before it bites.

Backup & disaster recovery

Automated daily backups with offsite replication. Monthly restore tests so you know the backups actually work β€” most don't.

Vendor coordination

One number to call. We handle ISPs, SaaS vendors, hardware warranties, and printer support so your team doesn't sit on hold.

Quarterly business review

Every 90 days we sit down to review what's worked, what's broken, and what to plan for. IT spend tied to business outcomes.

Get a written quote in one business day. Tell us your team size and current setup β€” we'll send fixed-price options.

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The math

Break-fix vs. managed IT

For a 15-person business, the math usually breaks even around month 4 β€” and managed IT wins from there on.

Capability
Break-fix
Managed IT
Cost predictability
Varies wildly
Flat monthly
Proactive monitoring
No
24/7
Patching
Manual / skipped
Automated
Backups verified
Rarely tested
Monthly
Response time
"When we can"
<15 min critical
Cybersecurity baseline
Whatever shipped
EDR + MFA + training
Vendor management
Your problem
Ours
Strategic IT roadmap
No
Quarterly

Why us

Why local SMBs pick River Mountain Systems

πŸ“ž Founder-led, not call-center

Justin Oberg picks up the phone. Your account isn't passed between offshore tier-1 reps who've never seen your environment.

πŸ”οΈ Local to Vancouver, WA

We can be onsite within 30 minutes for anywhere in Clark County and the close-in Portland metro. Same time zone, no language barrier, no weekend escalation games.

πŸ“Š Flat-rate pricing that holds

Per-user monthly. No "we billed extra because the printer was a printer." Project work is fixed-scope, fixed-price.

🚫 No long-term lock-in

Month-to-month with 30 days' notice. We earn your business every month. If you ever need to leave, we hand off documentation cleanly.

πŸ“¦ Operations background

Justin came up through warehousing and logistics. We understand businesses where downtime stops the line β€” not just office IT.

πŸ›‘οΈ Honest about what we don't do

We refer out HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI audits. We won't sell you what we can't deliver well.

Onboarding

The first 30 days

Most managed IT switches feel like a cliff. Ours feels like a relay handoff.

1

Week 1: Discovery

We document every device, account, vendor, and password. You finally have a real IT inventory.

2

Week 2: Stabilize

RMM agents deployed, antivirus and patching baselines set, MFA rolled out, backups verified.

3

Week 3: Secure

Email security tightened (DKIM, DMARC, advanced filters). Email phishing simulation. Vendor list audited.

4

Week 4: Roadmap

90-day plan delivered. We know your environment, you know what's coming. No more IT mystery.

Common questions

What does managed IT actually include?

Helpdesk support, 24/7 endpoint monitoring, automated patching, antivirus and EDR, vendor coordination (ISP, SaaS), M365 or Google Workspace administration, and quarterly business reviews. Higher tiers add advanced cybersecurity, daily backups, and dedicated engineering time. See full breakdown β†’

What's the difference between break-fix and managed IT?

Break-fix means you call when something breaks and pay per incident β€” typically $150–$200/hr. Managed IT is a flat monthly fee that covers monitoring, patching, helpdesk, and most issues. The math usually favors managed IT once you're past about 8 employees.

How fast do you respond?

Critical issues (server down, ransomware, can't work): under 15 minutes during business hours. Standard requests: within 2 hours. Tier 3 plans include 24/7 critical response with after-hours pager.

Do you do work onsite?

Yes. Most issues are resolved remotely, but onsite visits are included for hardware deployment, office moves, and anything that genuinely requires hands-on work. We cover Vancouver, WA and the Portland metro within a 30-mile radius.

Can you work alongside our internal IT person?

Yes β€” we co-manage with internal IT teams regularly. Common splits: we handle infrastructure, security, and after-hours; internal IT handles user-facing tickets and business systems.

What if I just want a one-time project, not a retainer?

That's fine. We do fixed-scope projects (cloud migrations, network deployments, security remediation, backup setup) standalone. See project starting prices β†’

Do you offer cybersecurity-only engagements?

Yes β€” see the cybersecurity remediation sprint on our pricing page (from $4,500). Or buy the IT Health Check ($497) for an audit-only engagement.

Industry-specific & further reading

Warehousing β†’
IT + WMS + scanners
3PL Fulfillment β†’
Multi-channel, EDI, ERP
Events & Festivals β†’
Check-in, on-site WiFi
30-day onboarding walkthrough β†’
Exactly what week 1–4 looks like
Free IT Health Check β†’
12 questions, no email required
Full pricing β†’
Productized + project + retainer

Stop firefighting. Start running the business.

Free 30-min call. We'll tell you straight whether managed IT makes sense for your business.

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