Breakout Ventures · 6 hours ago
IT & Security Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expBreakout Ventures is a company focused on leveraging the human immune system to unlock safer, more effective drugs. They are seeking an IT & Security Lead to manage corporate IT operations, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure security compliance as the company scales.
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Responsibilities
Provide reliable, hands-on IT support for in-office and remote employees across multiple company sites, resolving help desk tickets with excellent customer service
Support our MDM fleet comprising macOS, iOS, and Windows devices
Execute onboarding and offboarding workflows, including provisioning accounts, configuring devices, and revoking access in coordination with HR/People Operations
Manage daily procurement and asset management: hardware purchasing, lifecycle tracking, and inventory accuracy from purchase to decommission
Troubleshoot on-site issues including basic network problems, A/V systems, and lab-adjacent equipment connectivity
Own Google Workspace administration, including users, groups, SSO/SAML integrations, and role-based access controls. Identify what a sustainable IDP and IAM architecture looks like as we scale and plan the migration path
Rationalize our SaaS stack: audit existing tools, consolidate redundant licenses, implement proper SSO where missing, and manage the full license lifecycle (procurement, seat allocation, renewals, decommissioning)
Maintain and improve integrations across our core systems: Google Workspace, MDM, HRIS, and collaboration tools
Create and maintain clear, accessible IT documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Serve as the internal owner for network infrastructure across all sites, partnering with external vendors on design, implementation, and ongoing support
Ensure appropriate network segmentation across corporate, lab, and guest environments
Evaluate and evolve our network management approach as the company scales
Partner with security vendors on endpoint protection, identity management, and compliance controls. Own these vendor relationships and manage engagements effectively
Support security hygiene including access reviews, identity security tasks, and audit evidence gathering for SOC 2 and HIPAA
Evolve our security operations approach as the company scales, working with leadership to determine the right model and resourcing
Manage relationships with IT and security vendors, ensuring clear scope, accountability, and value delivery
Communicate proactively with stakeholders across the company through regular updates on IT initiatives, clear escalation paths, and responsive support
Contribute to IT initiatives and projects, managing priorities and ensuring execution against timelines
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in IT operations, including hands-on support, systems administration, and vendor management
Practical experience administering SSO/SAML in Google Workspace, including users, groups, and app integrations, with the ability to articulate what a long-term sustainable IDP/IAM architecture looks like and plan migration paths as the company scales
Hands-on MDM experience with macOS (Jamf strongly preferred); familiarity with iOS and Windows device management
Experience with SaaS administration and license management across a growing tool stack
Strong understanding of network fundamentals: VLANs, WiFi segmentation, firewall basics, and troubleshooting
Experience managing external vendors and contractors, including setting expectations, tracking deliverables, and holding accountability
Clear, concise technical writing skills for documentation and knowledge base content
Excellent communication and customer service abilities; comfortable supporting executives and bench scientists alike
Ability to work on-site in San Francisco with occasional travel to other company sites
Preferred
Experience building or scaling an IT function from the ground up
Experience in biotech, life sciences, or environments with HIPAA/PHI requirements
Familiarity with UniFi or similar network equipment
Experience with EDR/endpoint protection platforms
Exposure to compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST
Scripting familiarity (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation
Experience with no-code/low-code automation tools
HRIS integration experience
Familiarity with documentation and project management tools
Company
Breakout Ventures
Breakout Ventures is an early stage fund that backs bold scientist entrepreneurs.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Dana Watt
Partner
Julia Moore
Managing Partner
Recent News
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