Senior IT & Security Operations Engineer

Irvine, CA

Operations – IT / Full Time / On-Site

WHO ARE WE?

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are

building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most

complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied

intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure

transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with

already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly

improving models through real-field applications.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com [https://fieldai.com].

ABOUT THE JOB

Field AI is looking for a senior hands-on IT infrastructure engineer to own the

systems that keep a robotics engineering organization secure and productive:

macOS/Linux endpoints, identity, SaaS access, office/lab networking, and

endpoint security. This role is ideal for someone who has operated in

fast-moving startup environments, enjoys building durable systems from imperfect

starting points, and can move between strategic design and hands-on

troubleshooting.

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What You'll Get To Do

* Endpoint Fleet Management: Own the full lifecycle of our macOS and Linux

endpoint fleet through JumpCloud MDM, enrollment, configuration, application

deployment, patch management, and compliance enforcement. Define and maintain

the golden configurations every new device is built from.

* Network Operations: Operate the office and lab network end to end, switches,

firewalls, Wi-Fi, VLANs, and VPN. Design and configure network

infrastructure, perform maintenance and upgrades, and provide deep-dive

troubleshooting from layer 1 through layer 7.

* Endpoint Security: Operate CrowdStrike Falcon as our primary EDR — deploy

sensors, define prevention and detection policies, tune detection logic to

reduce false positives, and lead first response on endpoint security

incidents.

* Compliance Partnership: Partner with Security and Legal on SOC 2 and ISO

27001 — translate framework requirements into operational controls, automate

evidence collection, and own the IT-side response to audits and quarterly

access reviews.

* Senior Technical Escalation: Serve as the senior technical resource on the IT

team — resolve complex incidents, document resolutions as runbooks, and

automate the underlying root cause wherever possible.

What You Have

* Senior IT Operations Background: 5+ years of IT engineering experience,

including time as a senior individual contributor on a small IT team in a

fast-paced startup environment.

* Linux & macOS Expertise: Deep Linux internals knowledge — systemd, kernel and

networking subsystems, package management, sso integration, and host-level

diagnostics. Equivalent fluency administering macOS at scale.

* MDM Expertise: Production experience administering and scaling a modern MDM

platform, ideally JumpCloud — policy authoring, configuration profiles, and

rollout strategies across a heterogeneous fleet.

* Networking Depth: Hands-on experience with professional-grade networking

equipment such as Sophos, Ubiquiti, or Fortinet — switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi,

and VPN — including packet-level troubleshooting.

* Cloud & SaaS Administration: Hands-on administration of Google Workspace,

GitHub, AWS, and Jira Cloud, with strong fundamentals in SSO/SAML/OIDC, SCIM

provisioning, and IAM hygiene.

* Endpoint Security: Working experience with CrowdStrike Falcon or a comparable

EDR/XDR platform — sensor deployment, policy configuration, detection tuning,

and incident triage.

* Compliance Experience: Practical experience supporting SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001

— operationalizing controls, collecting evidence on a recurring cadence, and

partnering with auditors.

The Extras That Set You Apart

* Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar for IT and identity

automation

* Experience standing up or maturing a JumpCloud deployment from the ground up

* Background supporting robotics, hardware, or lab environments

* Prior on-call or incident response experience in a security-conscious

environment

* Vendor management and procurement experience for IT and security tooling

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our salary range is generous and we take into consideration an individual's

background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary

considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills,

and experience.

WHY JOIN FIELD AI?

We are solving one of the world's most complex challenges: deploying robots in

unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™

set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation,

ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on

creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of

deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing

expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA,

Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute,

and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

BE PART OF THE NEXT ROBOTICS REVOLUTION

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision —

innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough,

uncharted questions. We're seeking individuals who challenge the status quo,

dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team

requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers,

engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Irvine, Southern California and have US

based and global teammates.

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting

journey!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment

for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit,

qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of

race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability

status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or

physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring

process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing

responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human

judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would

like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.