Senior IT Systems Engineer

Color; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Stipends for phone and wifi

Ergonomic stipend

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Cancer screening resources

Job summary

Color is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, automate, secure, and operate our corporate technology environment across cloud infrastructure, IAM, and endpoint platforms. This hybrid role requires on-site presence in South San Francisco for Monday–Wednesday collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

You will support our on-premises and cloud environments, maintain MDM workflows, and partner with Security and Compliance teams to strengthen information security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AWS cloud infrastructure experience and infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Support our internal network infrastructure at our South San Francisco office, including WAN/LAN, VPN, DNS, and DHCP.
• Grow and support our on-premises compute, security, and telecommunications infrastructure (phones, conference rooms, video conferencing, audiovisual, security cameras).
• Provide identity and authentication support for employees, external collaborators, and contractors using platforms like Okta and Google Workspace, and AWS IAM
• Assist with lab workspace build outs
• Support existing cloud platforms (including AWS, GCP, JIRA, Slack, Salesforce)
• Support both MacOS and Windows platforms.
• Support Color MDM infrastructure (Iru)
• Maintain and improve MDM onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Help build and support cross-functional ticketing system
• Research new technologies; provide suggestions for changes and improvements that reduce cost and/or increase productivity and efficiency
• Partner with Security Engineering and Compliance teams to improve our internal information security and operational security practices including asset tracking and device monitoring

Skills

Networking concepts

AWS cloud

Terraform IaC

IAM experience

Documentation

Communication

Remote team collaboration

Tools

Okta

Google Workspace

Jira

Slack

Salesforce

AWS

Job description

Color is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation’s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care across all 50 states. Our innovative, guideline-based approach spans cancer screening, risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship. In addition to personalized direct medical care, our services include cancer genetics risk assessment, nutrition, mental health support and at-home cancer screening diagnostics. Using technology-driven, patient-centric solutions, Color is transforming how employers, unions, health plans, and governments address cancer. Color’s goal is to close critical cancer care gaps, improve cancer outcomes, and guide patients with empathy through their healthcare journeys.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Systems Engineer to join us. Reporting to the Head of DevOps, Security & IT, this individual will design, automate, secure, and operate our corporate technology environment across cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, endpoint platforms, enterprise SaaS, networking, and core IT services.

This is a hybrid role with Monday-Wednesday being onsite at our office in South San Francisco.

How You'll Contribute

• Support our internal network infrastructure at our South San Francisco office, including WAN/LAN, VPN, DNS, and DHCP
• Grow and support our on-premises compute, security, and telecommunications infrastructure (phones, conference rooms, video conferencing, audiovisual, security cameras)
• Provide identity and authentication support for employees, external collaborators, and contractors using platforms like Okta and Google Workspace, and AWS IAM
• Assist with lab workspace build outs
• Support existing cloud platforms (including AWS, GCP, JIRA, Slack, Salesforce)
• Support both MacOS and Windows platforms.
• Support Color MDM infrastructure (Iru)
• Maintain and improve MDM onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Help build and support cross-functional ticketing system
• Research new technologies; provide suggestions for changes and improvements that reduce cost and/or increase productivity and efficiency
• Partner with Security Engineering and Compliance teams to improve our internal information security and operational security practices including asset tracking and device monitoring

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Extensive knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting techniques to support day to day operations of a hybrid on-premises/cloud network.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Identity and access management experience (IAM)
• Experience producing thorough documentation, runbooks and SOPs
• A demonstrated track record of successfully communicating technical terms and concepts to a broad range of audiences - technical, non-technical, internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working in a remote/distributed team environment

Helpful Though Not Required

• Jamf Certifications (200 Level or higher)
• Network certification(s)
• IAM/Okta certification(s)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401k match
• Monthly phone and wifi stipend for employees, annual ergonomic stipend
• Generous vacation policy, paid holidays and company-wide recharge days
• Equal paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Free cancer screening and prevention resources for employees and their adult dependents

Base Salary Range: $150,000-175,000/year

The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business need. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.