Twist Bioscience

IT Systems Administrator

Twist Bioscience$88K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of IT systems administration and engineering experience
  • Proficient in scripting with Powershell, BASH, Python, or Perl for task automation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently using ticketing systems
  • Knowledge of enterprise identity management with Active Directory and Azure AD
  • Experience with enterprise security including PKI and encryption
  • In-depth knowledge of networking (Cisco/Meraki), server administration (Windows), and virtualization (VMware)

Responsibilities

  • Administer third-party applications and SaaS solutions like Atlassian and Google Workspace
  • Manage Windows Server technologies including Active Directory and DNS
  • Integrate SaaS solutions with IAM for Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Oversee on-premise data center environments with virtual machines and shared storage
  • Ensure infrastructure security and manage authentication processes
  • Administer backups ensuring compliance with security policies and test disaster recovery
  • Document and establish processes for adopting new IT technologies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Potential for a flexible work schedule to support work-life balance
  • Access to modern tools and technologies for cloud infrastructure
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing collaboration and communication
  • Participation in a global team that encourages diversity and innovation
Full Job Description
IT System Administrator in Wilsonville, OR
Job Summary

The IT System Administrator oversees, maintains, and secures the organization's hybrid IT infrastructure, encompassing SaaS applications, on-premises data centers, and enterprise network environments. This role acts as a Tier 2/3 escalation point, balancing hands-on end-user support with high-level infrastructure design, automated provisioning, disaster recovery, and security compliance to protect a global, hybrid workforce.

Responsibilities
  • Provide system administration ownership for a variety of third party applications and SaaS Solutions such as: Atlassian, Google Workspace, MS365, Slack, Zoom, and others.
  • Administer Windows Server Environment technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Network Policy, and Certificate Authorities.
  • Manage and integrate SaaS solutions with cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solutions (SSO, MFA, etc).
  • Build, manage and monitor on-premise data center environments with networking, hypervisors, virtual machines, and shared storage.
  • Manage infrastructure security and client authentication through an internal PKI and NAC system.
  • Manage infrastructure backups and manage processes, ensuring compliance with established policies. Test and document disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
  • Establish and compose processes and documentation to drive the adoption of new IT technologies and cloud applications.
  • Manage and configure a RMM or similar monitoring system for IT systems.
  • Implement technologies and develop processes to secure and protect a hybrid and remote workforce (ie. Zero Trust, UEM)
  • Provide world-class end-user support for issues escalated to Infrastructure or Systems teams for US and Globally based users.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of IT systems administration and systems engineering experience.
  • Experience with scripts utilizing Powershell, BASH/shell, python, perl or other language to automate tasks with application APIs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with business owners on cross functional projects.
  • Able to work independently and prioritize incoming tasks, utilizing ticket queues such as Service Now, or Jira to support business users as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 escalation.
  • Understanding of enterprise identity and account management and administration through Active Directory, Azure AD, and SAML Identity providers, including implementing data flow for SaaS APIs to automate provisioning (REST and SCIM).
  • Understanding enterprise security utilizing a PKI, certificates, and encryption.
  • Strong working experience of networking(Cisco/Meraki), server administration (Windows), storage systems (Netapp), and virtualization (VMware).
  • Experience working in an ISO 27001, ITIL/SOX/SOC, or other regulated environment that conducts audits and company reviews.
Education and Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT related field (i.e. Information System) or equivalent professional work experience.
  • MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) (optional)
  • ITIL Foundation Certification is a plus.


About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience Corporation is a biotechnology company that develops and produces synthetic DNA and RNA. The company's platform allows for the rapid and cost-effective production of custom DNA and RNA sequences, which can be used in a variety of applications such as drug discovery, diagnostics, and data storage. Twist Bioscience's customers include academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and government agencies. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Twist Bioscience
Size
652 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$117.1 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+80%
Revenue
$101.1 million
NASDAQ

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