Senior IT Security & Infrastructure Engineer (Temporary)

Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer (Temporary) to support both IT operations and enterprise security initiatives at our San Francisco HQ. This role is designed for a senior-level professional with hands-on experience in infrastructure management and a strong focus on configuration assessments across SaaS platforms, cloud environments, and on-premise systems. The position reports directly to the Head of Infrastructure and Information Security and contributes to the reliability, security, and compliance of enterprise systems.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Infrastructure Operations

• Administer and troubleshoot network components including switches, access points, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Manage virtualized environments and backup systems across hybrid infrastructure.
• Support cloud migration efforts and ensure secure deployment patterns across public cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure secure and scalable infrastructure design.

Configuration & Security Assessments

Security Engineering

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected hourly range for this position is $65.00 to $90.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.

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