Skip to main content

This job has expired

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

IT Systems Engineer III

Employer
insitro inc
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Start date
Jan 18, 2022

View more

Discipline
Information Technology, System Administration, General
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay

Job Details

The Opportunity
insitro is a drug discovery and development company using machine learning and data generation at scale to transform the way that drugs are discovered and delivered to patients.  Information Technology provides a critical foundation for our work due to our unique approach of combining high throughput biology and software engineering for drug discovery.   

As a Systems Engineer, you will interface across all functions of the organization, working to implement technical solutions to improve outcomes, from integrating new technologies in our labs, to hardening our infrastructure, to implementing automation to improve reliability.   

This role requires someone who is friendly, technically proficient, can multi-task,  enjoys being part of a team,  and thrives solving issues in a timely manner.  Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Please note that this position will be onsite in our South San Francisco office.

You will be joining the founding team of a biotech startup that has long-term stability due to significant funding, yet is very much in formation. A lot can change in this early and exciting phase, providing many opportunities for significant impact. You will work closely with a very talented team, learn a broad range of skills, and help shape insitro’s culture, strategic direction, and outcomes. Join us, and help make a difference to patients! 


Job Description:
- Collaborate with staff across the organization to define and deliver technical solutions that are fit for purpose and fit for use
- Perform routine administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Maintain the integrity and security of Windows systems using MDM and system hardening techniques
- Manage and monitor backups
- Create and maintain detailed functional and operational documentation
- Provide support to our staff for IT infrastructure and systems
- Develop scripts for administrative tasks and automation
- Communicate highly technical information to both technical and nontechnical staff
- Ticket and queue management 
- Self manage your schedule between supporting systems, infrastructure, and other responsibilities
- Proactively work to improve the IT experience
- Become familiar with all aspects of our IT environment to help support, maintain, and scale it
- Provide guidance and mentorship to others on the team
- Participate in scheduled off-hours monthly maintenance activities


About You
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated understanding of industry standards and practices, change management, troubleshooting, testing and validation techniques 
- Highly proficient with with Windows Desktop and Server, services and tools 
- Firm understanding of:
- Active Directory and other essential Windows-based services
- IT infrastructure, including Cloud solutions
- TCP/IP, network topology, segmentation, and load balancing 
- Computer, mobile, and network securityVirtualization platforms
- Powershell scripting and automationStrong interpersonal skills
- Confident presence
- Logical troubleshooting skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
- Driven to get things done
- Passion for making a difference in the world 


Nice to Have
- Experience with working in a regulated biological lab setting
- Experience with enterprise Mac and Linux system management
- Experience with network infrastructure management
- Relevant IT certifications 


Benefits at insitro
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage; insitro pays 100% of premiums for employees
- Excellent mental health and well-being support
- Open vacation policy
- Access to free onsite baristas and cafe with daily lunch and breakfast
- Access to free onsite fitness center
- Commuter benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive pay and 401(k) matching
- Flexible work schedule (on site and remote)

About insitro
insitro is a data-driven drug discovery and development company using machine learning and data at scale to transform the way that drugs are discovered and developed for patients. insitro is developing predictive machine learning models to discover underlying biologic state based on human cohort data and in-house generated cellular data at scale. These predictive models can be brought to bear on key bottlenecks in pharmaceutical R&D to advance novel targets and patient biomarkers, design therapeutics, and inform clinical strategy. insitro is advancing a wholly owned and partnered pipeline of biologic insights and molecules in neuroscience and metabolic diseases. Since formation in mid 2018, insitro has raised over $700 million from top tech, biotech, and crossover investors and from collaborations with pharmaceutical partners. For more information on insitro, please visit the company’s website at www.insitro.com.

Company

 

 

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert