Senior Systems Engineer

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most.

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise IT infrastructure in a fast-paced biotech environment. This role will be responsible for maintaining highly available, secure, and scalable systems across cloud and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in systems engineering, cloud platforms, automation, and security, with experience operating in regulated environments (GMP, SOX, etc.).

Key Responsibilities Systems Engineering & Infrastructure

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure (Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, storage)

Manage hybrid environments spanning on-prem and cloud (AWS/Azure)

Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of systems

Lead infrastructure upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management

Cloud & Modernization

Architect and support cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure

Lead cloud migrations and optimization initiatives

Optimize cost, performance, and reliability of cloud resources

Security & Compliance

Implement and maintain system security best practices

Partner with security teams on vulnerability management and remediation

Ensure compliance with GMP, SOX, and FDA requirements

Manage identity and access controls (SSO, MFA, RBAC)

Monitoring, Automation & Performance

Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions

Automate repetitive tasks using scripting (PowerShell)

Perform root cause analysis and performance tuning

Maintain system documentation

Collaboration & Escalation Support

Act as Tier 3 escalation point for complex infrastructure issues

Partner with Help Desk, Network, and Security teams

Support IT projects and cross-functional initiatives

Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles

Strong expertise in: Windows Server & Active Directory, Linux systems administration, Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), Backup solutions (VEEAM)

Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell)

Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and high availability design

Preferred Qualifications Experience in biotech, pharma, or regulated environments

Knowledge of GMP, HIPAA, SOX, or FDA compliance frameworks

Certifications such as: Microsoft (Azure Administrator/Architect), AWS Solutions Architect, and VMware (VCP)

Experience with enterprise tools such as: Microsoft Intune, SolarWinds, Palo Alto Networks, and Veeam backup solution

Key Competencies Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Ability to work independently and manage complex systems

Excellent documentation and organizational skills

Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proactive, automation-first mindset

Why Capricor? Capricor Therapeutics is advancing cell and exosome-based therapies with a focus on serious diseases where patients and families need new treatment options. Our work is grounded in scientific rigor, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving meaningful therapies forward. Joining Capricor means being part of a mission-driven team working at the intersection of innovation, execution, and patient impact. Come Work With Us At Capricor, you’ll join a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute, grow, and help build the systems, science, and operations needed to support our next stage of growth. We value people who are thoughtful, accountable, hands-on, and motivated by work that can make a real difference. Recruiting Fraud Notice Capricor does not use Skype for interviews or recruiting activities. Candidates will only be contacted by someone using an official Capricor email address ending in @capricor.com. Capricor will never ask candidates to send money, deposit a check, purchase equipment, or provide payment for any reason as part of the recruiting or onboarding process. Notice to Recruiting Agencies Capricor Therapeutics does not accept candidate submissions or referrals from recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters without express written approval from Talent Acquisition and a fully executed agreement with Capricor. Agencies that contact hiring managers directly, solicit business, or submit candidates without prior approval will not be considered for engagement. Any unsolicited submissions will become the property of Capricor Therapeutics, and no fees will be paid for candidates hired as a result of such submissions. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for this policy.