Senior IT Solutions Engineer - Cloud, Containers & Security

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Kite Pharma is seeking a Solutions Engineer to design, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that align business goals with enterprise architecture standards. You will partner with stakeholders across Windows, Linux, databases, cloud, and containers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Join a biopharmaceutical leader focused on cancer immunotherapies and operate within a collaborative, regulated environment that emphasizes operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, including RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar distributions.
• Experience with database platforms including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, EKS or NKP.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, or Hyper‑V.
• Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, load balancing, firewalls, and security architecture.
• Understanding of manufacturing related systems: MES, SDH, or PCS.
• Understanding of quality related systems: QMS, LIMS, ELN, LES, SDMS
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison between business teams and IT organizations.
• Facilitate technical discussions, architecture reviews, and solution assessments.
• Develop cost-effective and supportable technology recommendations.

Skills

Windows Server admin

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

IIS

Linux administration

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

EKS

Nutanix

Hyper-V

Networking concepts

MES

SDH

PCS

QMS

LIMS

ELN

LES

SDMS

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters' Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

EKS

VMware

Nutanix

Hyper-V

Job description

Kite Pharma is seeking a Solutions Engineer to design, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that align business goals with enterprise architecture standards. You will partner with stakeholders across Windows, Linux, databases, cloud, and containers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Join a biopharmaceutical leader focused on cancer immunotherapies and operate within a collaborative, regulated environment that emphasizes operational excellence and continuous improvement.