IT Systems Administrator at Orca Bio

Sacramento, California, United States

Orca Bio Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 3+ years of IT Systems Administration experience
  • Strong technical foundation across systems and cloud platforms
  • Proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Comfortable automating routine tasks and driving improvements through scalable, secure, and reliable solutions
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and passion for continuous learning
  • Location: In-office position based at production facility in Sacramento (travel to Menlo Park may be required)

Responsibilities

  • Plan, deploy, and configure servers, storage systems, networks, cloud applications, and other IT infrastructure components to meet organizational needs
  • Ensure systems are running optimally by conducting maintenance, applying updates and patches, and monitoring system performance and availability
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues. Provide Tier 2/3 technical support to end-users and IT Helpdesk staff
  • Implement and maintain security protocols, including firewalls, antivirus solutions, and intrusion detection systems. Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Develop scripts and tools to automate tasks, improve system performance, and enhance operational efficiency
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and processes. Generate reports on system performance, usage, and incidents
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align IT systems with business goals, support projects, and ensure seamless integration of new technologies

Skills

Servers
Storage Systems
Networks
Cloud Applications
IT Infrastructure
Automation
System Administration
Cloud Platforms
On-premise Infrastructure

Orca Bio

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

About Orca Bio

Orca Bio operates in the biotechnology sector, specifically focusing on cell therapies that utilize the body's own cells to treat diseases. The company works to enhance these therapies, aiming to make them safer and more effective for patients. Orca Bio's products are primarily used by healthcare providers who administer these therapies to patients as part of their treatment plans. Unlike many competitors, Orca Bio emphasizes a strong team culture and values communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed about the company's progress and developments. The goal of Orca Bio is to improve patient outcomes through advanced cell therapies, addressing conditions that currently have limited treatment options.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$186.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging competition from BlueRock Therapeutics in stem cell therapies.
Aspen Neuroscience's advancements in personalized stem cell therapies pose a threat.
Competitors' focus on iPSC-derived therapies may overshadow Orca Bio's offerings.

Differentiation

Orca Bio focuses on high-precision cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Their lead product, Orca-T, shows promising relapse-free survival rates in clinical trials.
Orca Bio's therapies aim to replace diseased blood and immune systems with healthy ones.

Upsides

Orca-T demonstrated 87% relapse-free survival in a Phase 1b/2 trial.
FDA's expedited approval pathways could accelerate Orca Bio's market entry.
Advancements in gene editing enhance the efficacy of Orca Bio's cell therapies.

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