IT Systems Administrator

About Neuralink:

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed restore sight to the blind and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

For Neuralinks Information Technology team the corporate environment is production. It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines neural recording training and processing and many other functions. The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the companys critical path.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Neuralink is looking for a hands-on IT Systems Administrator to own the day-to-day technology experience for every employee at the company. You will be responsible for endpoint management identity and access management security policy enforcement and front-line technical support across a diverse user base from highly technical engineers to non-technical scientists and clinicians. The ideal candidate is empathetic resourceful and thrives in a fast-paced environment where reliable systems and excellent customer service are critical to the companys mission.

• Provide expert end-user technical support across macOS Windows and Linux environments as part of a tier-1 support rotation.
• Deploy configure and manage endpoint devices using MDM platforms (e.g. Jamf Intune Kandji) including application deployment configuration profiles and policy enforcement.
• Administer identity provider (IDP) and IAM systems including Microsoft Entra Google Workspace Okta or similar; manage user lifecycle from onboarding through off-boarding.
• Implement and enforce security policies across endpoints SaaS applications and corporate systems; conduct regular audits and remediation.
• Administer and maintain SaaS applications such as Google Workspace Slack Zoom and other business-critical tools.
• Perform L1 and L2 network troubleshooting including connectivity issues VLAN assignments and Wi-Fi connectivity diagnostics.
• Manage endpoint hardware inventory including procurement asset tagging deployment and lifecycle tracking.
• Develop automation and tooling using scripting (Bash Python PowerShell) to streamline repetitive IT operations tasks.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA PII handling requirements and internal security policies through robust endpoint and access controls.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems processes and procedures to support knowledge sharing and business continuity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Information Systems or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 35 years of experience providing expert-level end-user support across macOS Windows and Linux environments ideally as part of a structured tier-1 support rotation
• Hands-on experience administering at least one enterprise MDM platform (Jamf Intune or Kandji) including application deployment configuration profiles and policy enforcement at scale
• Demonstrated experience administering an enterprise IDP/IAM platform (Microsoft Entra Okta or Google Workspace) including full user lifecycle management SSO configuration MFA enforcement and access reviews
• Experience implementing and enforcing security policies across endpoints and SaaS applications with working knowledge of HIPAA requirements PII handling and the ability to conduct regular audits and remediations

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of identity and access management protocols including SAML SCIM OAuth and 802.1x.
• Familiarity with endpoint security tools zero-trust architectures and certificate-based authentication (TLS X.509 U2F WebAuthn).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP DNS DHCP ARP VLANs and basic wireless troubleshooting.
• Experience with IaC and automation tools such as Terraform Ansible or Cloud-Init.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting legacy AV equipment such as conference room displays projectors video conferencing systems and audio hardware.
• Comfort supporting a diverse user base including non-technical colleagues; strong empathy and communication skills.
• Experience in regulated environments (HIPAA SOC 2 or similar).

COMPLIANCE & DATA PRIVACY

Neuralink handles sensitive patient health information and personally identifiable information (PII). All employees are expected to understand and comply with HIPAA regulations and Neuralinks data privacy policies. This role may involve access to protected health information (PHI) and requires a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality data security and responsible handling of sensitive information.