Senior System Administrator

Summary

Join Dynavax, a biopharmaceutical company, as a Senior System Administrator and maintain our production systems infrastructure. This 100% remote position requires designing, implementing, and maintaining information systems architecture. You will monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement security measures. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial, as is leading or supporting system development projects. Dynavax offers a competitive salary, stock equity awards, an annual bonus program, health and welfare insurance benefits, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or relevant industry experience
• 8+ years of experience in information systems engineering or IT infrastructure roles, including system administration, cloud platforms, and enterprise IT infrastructure
• Experience managing changes through regulatory controlled methods
• Proficiency in system design, architecture, and troubleshooting across diverse technologies
• Hands-on experience with SQL database administration
• Management of enterprise operating systems (Windows, Linux) in server and desktop environments
• 5+ years working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Solid understanding of network protocols
• Proficient in scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, GDPR, CCPA)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze complex systems and resolve technical issues
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist users across the organization
• Ability to sit; stand; walk; reach with arms and hands; lift and move small objects; and use hands to keyboard and perform other office related tasks including repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasional travel required, as needed

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain information systems architecture to support business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements, specifications, and capabilities
• Integrate hardware, software, network, and security systems into cohesive solutions
• Monitor information systems and databases, identify potential issues, and implement optimization strategies to maximize performance and uptime
• Continuously evaluate system resources and recommend improvements to ensure scalability and efficiency
• Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, software, networking, and system performance
• Provide troubleshooting support for end-users and IT teams
• Proactively diagnose system failures and provide timely resolutions to ensure smooth operation
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect information systems from internal and external threats
• Work with the security team to conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and availability across systems
• Work with other members of the infrastructure teams to integrate new technologies, applications, and system upgrades into the existing infrastructure
• Perform regular system maintenance tasks such as backups, software updates, and patch management
• Ensure compatibility of software with both existing and future hardware systems
• Collaborate with other IT members and departments to ensure alignment between systems and business objectives
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, architectures, administration, and troubleshooting procedures
• Provide training and technical support to users to enhance system usability
• Lead or support projects related to the development, implementation, or upgrade of information systems
• Ensure timely and cost-effective completion of system projects, following best practices and organizational policies

Benefits

• Stock equity awards
• Participation in our Company’s discretionary annual bonus program
• Full range of health and welfare insurance benefits
• 401(k) company match
• Paid time off benefits, including 17 paid holidays in 2025
• 100% remote position