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IT Specialist Institute of Foundation Models

Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

The IT Specialist at the Institute of Foundation Models leads the design and implementation of local area network infrastructure while ensuring robust network security protocols. This role establishes secure VPN connections and manages cross‑time zone collaboration between Sunnyvale and Abu Dhabi teams. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can configure laptops and provide technical support across diverse environments.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design implement and maintain local area network infrastructure including wired and wireless networks
  • 2Establish and maintain robust network security protocols such as firewalls intrusion detection prevention systems and VPN configurations
  • 3Procure configure deploy and maintain laptops desktops printers and other end‑user devices while managing inventory and software applications
  • 4Implement and manage software deployment and patching processes for laptops ensuring compliance with security policies
  • 5Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on laptops providing timely support and managing user accounts and access rights
  • 6Install configure and maintain local servers and storage solutions for lab operations and data management
  • 7Integrate and manage cloud based services relevant to lab operations such as data storage and collaboration tools
  • 8Serve as primary point of contact for all IT related queries from internal stakeholders providing solutions or escalations
  • 9Develop and deliver comprehensive IT orientation sessions for new hires covering policies account setup and resource access
  • 10Act as primary IT point of contact between Sunnyvale France and Abu Dhabi teams coordinating cross time zone communication and support
  • 11Create and maintain documentation of IT infrastructure configurations procedures and orientation materials

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 25+ years experience with data tools
  • 33-5 seasons leading IT projects
  • 45+ years configuring and managing laptops
  • 55+ years supporting Windows and macOS environments
  • 65+ years implementing security policies and compliance measures
  • 75+ years handling software deployment and patching
  • 85+ years troubleshooting hardware and software issues
  • 95+ years providing technical support and user training
  • 105+ years managing vendor relationships for hardware and software procurement

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

LAN infrastructure designNetwork securityFirewallsIDS/IPSVPN configurationEndpoint managementLaptop configuration (Windows)Laptop configuration (macOS)Software deploymentPatch management
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