Plasmidsaurus The Senior IT Engineer at Plasmidsaurus owns corporate IT infrastructure and security across 10 global sites. Responsibilities include managing identity and access systems, endpoint security, and leading SOC 2 compliance efforts.
Responsibilities
At Plasmidsaurus, we're scaling a global network of labs where scientists, engineers, robots, and sequencing technology work together to accelerate scientific discovery. We're looking for a Senior IT Engineer to build the systems and support that keep our people productive, connected, and secure across 10 sites worldwide. You'll own our corporate IT infrastructure, from employee technology and identity management to security, compliance, and office networking, with the autonomy to improve how it all works. You will build and shape an IT function that reliably scales with the company, making it easier for everyone at Plasmidsaurus to do their best work.
Build Reliable, Scalable IT Systems
Build and continuously improve reliable, automated IT systems and processes that support the company as it scales.
Own the IT administration, integrations, and security of systems including Google Workspace (IdP), Rippling, and SentinelOne, ensuring reliable identity and access management, SSO/SCIM provisioning, and role-based access controls.
Build and improve secure, automated onboarding, offboarding, device management, and access provisioning across our global workforce.
Manage employee workstations, endpoint security, and access to corporate and on-prem systems across Mac, Windows, and Linux environments.
Own Corporate Security & Compliance
Lead and manage our SOC 2 compliance efforts in Vanta, including developing cybersecurity policies, preparing for audits, monitoring controls, and addressing gaps.
Own and strengthen organizational security through identity and access controls, endpoint protection, phishing prevention, vendor reviews, and security awareness
Identify and address corporate IT security risks proactively, coordinating assessments and partnering with Platform Engineering on production infrastructure risks.
Keep Our Global Sites Connected
Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot office and lab networks across our 10 global sites, working with Platform Engineering on architecture, automation, and new site buildouts. Our networks use pfSense, MikroTik, Terraform, and Ansible.
Qualification
BS in Computer ScienceExperience with MDMExperience owning SOC 2 complianceHands-on networking experience
Required
BS in Computer Science
7+ years of hands-on IT engineering or systems administration experience, ideally in a growing, technically complex company.
Strong experience administering Google Workspace, identity and access management (SSO, SAML, SCIM), and endpoint management across Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Experience with MDM, endpoint security, and device lifecycle management; familiarity with Rippling and SentinelOne preferred.
Experience owning SOC 2 compliance, security controls, and audit readiness.
Hands-on networking experience, including VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and office infrastructure, Tailscale, pfSense and MikroTik experience preferred.
Experience with scripting and infrastructure automation using tools such as Python, Bash, Terraform, and Ansible.
Strong troubleshooting skills and a track record of independently improving IT systems, processes, and security.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please let us know at careers@plasmidsaurus.com.