{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eb91cc37e8252df08174e218","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eb91cc37e8252df08174e218","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eb91cc37e8252df08174e218","title":"Senior IT Engineer","description":"About Gridware\nGridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io.\n\nRole Description\nWe're looking for a technically sharp, highly organized Sr IT Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the infrastructure that keeps our business running. In this role, you'll lead network architecture and facility build-outs, drive IT compliance initiatives, and manage cross‑functional projects from scoping through delivery. This is a high‑impact, highly visible position — ideal for someone who thrives on building things the right way, enforcing standards that matter, and delivering complex technical projects on time in a fast‑paced, growing environment.\n\nResponsibilities\nNetworking & Infrastructure\n\nDesign, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites — including switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, and wireless systems.\n\nMonitor network performance and availability, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long‑term solutions to reliability issues.\n\nManage and troubleshoot core network services including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and SD‑WAN.\n\nPartner with cloud platform teams to ensure seamless integration between on‑prem and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).\n\nFacility Build‑Outs\n\nLead end‑to‑end IT build‑outs for new offices and facilities — from initial site assessment and design through cabling, rack installation, equipment staging, and go‑live.\n\nCoordinate structured cabling, MDF/IDF room builds, and A/V system deployments for conference rooms and collaboration spaces.\n\nManage vendor relationships and contractor work on‑site, ensuring build quality meets technical and compliance standards.\n\nMaintain accurate as‑built documentation, network diagrams, and equipment inventories for all facilities.\n\nIT Compliance & Security\n\nOwn and execute IT compliance audits aligned to established frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or similar), identifying gaps and driving remediation.\n\nEnsure IAM, SSO, and MDM systems are configured and enforced in accordance with security policies and regulatory requirements.\n\nDevelop and maintain IT policies, controls documentation, and evidence packages to support audits and security reviews.\n\nPartner with the security team to investigate incidents, enforce protocols, and deliver compliance training to staff.\n\nProject Management\n\nScope, plan, and drive IT infrastructure projects — maintaining timelines, budgets, stakeholder communication, and delivery accountability.\n\nCoordinate across internal teams and external vendors to manage dependencies and ensure on‑time execution.\n\nMaintain clear documentation for all active projects, including status reporting, risk tracking, and post‑implementation reviews.\n\nAct as the IT point of contact for facilities, operations, and leadership on infrastructure initiatives.\n\nRequired Skills\n\n5+ years of hands‑on IT experience with a focus on networking, infrastructure, and/or enterprise IT in a fast‑growing environment.\n\nDemonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise network infrastructure (switching, routing, firewalls, wireless).\n\nProven track record managing IT build‑outs for new facilities, including vendor and contractor coordination.\n\nHands‑on experience with IT compliance audits and familiarity with frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, or NIST.\n\nStrong project management skills — able to independently scope, plan, and deliver multi‑workstream IT initiatives.\n\nExperience administering IAM, SSO, and MDM platforms with a security‑first mindset.\n\nSolid command of core IT protocols: DNS, DHCP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, and email authentication standards.\n\nExcellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to stakeholders, managing vendors, and documenting technical work clearly.\n\nComfortable working onsite the majority of the week and available for off‑hours work during cutovers or critical builds.\n\nBonus Skills\n\nCertifications such as CCNA/CCNP, PMP, CompTIA Security+, or CISA\n\nFamiliarity with cloud networking in Azure or AWS environments\n\nExperience supporting SOC2 Type 2 audits or similar third‑party compliance assessments\n\nBackground in structured cabling standards (TIA-568, BICSI) and low‑voltage systems\n\n$145,000 - $165,000 a year\n\nAt this time, Gridware is unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this role. We’re only able to consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship now or in the future.\n\nThis describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!\n\nBenefits\nHealth, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)\n\nPaid parental leave\n\nAlternating day off (every other Monday)\n\n“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.\n\nCommuter allowance\n\nCompany‑paid training\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Gridware Technologies","rawCompany":"gridware technologies","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:55:35.764Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior IT Engineer","description":"About Gridware\nGridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. 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