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Vir Biotechnology, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Senior IT Security & Infrastructure Engineer (Temporary)

San Francisco, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$65/hr - $90/hr

7+ years exp

Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. They are seeking a Senior IT Security & Infrastructure Engineer to support IT operations and enterprise security initiatives, ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of enterprise systems. The role involves hands-on experience in infrastructure management and configuration assessments across various platforms.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

IT infrastructure managementSecurity assessmentsCloud migrationScripting languagesNetwork architectureCompliance frameworksCommunicationCollaborative approach

Required

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

Company

Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

At Vir Biotechnology, Inc., we leverage the immense potential of the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer.

Founded in 2016

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees