Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer (Temporary) at Vir Biotechnology

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and security engineering
Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud, and on-premise configuration management
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks
Experience with network architecture, virtualization, and cloud-native services
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional work
Currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
Availability for 4 days per week in office at San Francisco headquarters

Responsibilities

Perform configuration reviews and hardening assessments across SaaS applications, cloud services, and infrastructure components
Identify misconfigurations and gaps in security posture; recommend and implement remediation strategies
Maintain and evolve baseline configurations and compliance benchmarks aligned with internal policies and recognized standards
Support vulnerability management and incident response efforts with configuration insights and forensic analysis
Administer and troubleshoot network components including switches, access points, routers, firewalls, and VPNs
Manage virtualized environments and backup systems across hybrid infrastructure
Support cloud migration efforts and ensure secure deployment patterns across public cloud platforms
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure secure and scalable infrastructure design
Implement and maintain endpoint protection, identity and access controls, and data loss prevention mechanisms
Automate security controls and monitoring using scripting and orchestration tools
Assist in audit preparation and documentation of security controls and operational procedures

Skills

SaaS

Cloud Infrastructure

On-Premise Systems

Network Administration

Configuration Hardening

Security Assessments

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

Forensic Analysis

Vir Biotechnology

Develops monoclonal antibodies for infectious diseases

About Vir Biotechnology

Vir Biotechnology develops treatments that leverage the immune system to combat infectious diseases. The company uses a proprietary monoclonal antibody platform combined with machine learning to create a database of human antibodies, which aids in developing effective medicines. Their pipeline includes candidates for hepatitis B, hepatitis delta, HIV, and various viruses like influenza and COVID-19. Vir stands out by collaborating with industry leaders and organizations to accelerate scientific advancements, with the goal of transforming lives through innovative therapies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$640.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees