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About HelionWe are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.What You Will Be Doing:In this role, you will work within a small team to maintain, update, and manage our system software and hardware. You’ll communicate with teams and users of varying levels of technical knowledge to diagnose and resolve problems patiently and efficiently. This role is responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system including installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; overseeing or conducting backup and recovery tasks; implementing operational and technical security controls; and adhering to organizational security policies and procedures.You Will:Manage Windows/Linux Servers and Microsoft 365 Administration - Ensure performance and availability across all Microsoft 365 services, implement and manage Group Policies and Active Directory administration, Support and optimize virtualization technologies, and perform server and updates to ensure stability and securityEnsure Security, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance - Harden environments and implement security best practices and compliance guidelines by implementing conditional access policies, DLP, RBAC, MFA, and email security protections. Conduct regular system audits to monitor adherence to security policies, validate security controls, mitigate vulnerabilities, and increase operational efficiency. Support incident response efforts related to system security, email security, and cloud identity threatsEndpoint & Patch Management - Manage OS deployments, application packaging, patch management, and lifecycle automation. Manage and troubleshoot patch management solutions for synchronization and identity federation. Develop and maintain scripts and tools for managing configurations, monitoring, and software deployment across endpoints.Build Infrastructure Monitoring & Automation - scale and improve monitoring solutions to track system availability, resource utilization, and security compliance. Develop PowerShell scripts and automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and enforce consistency. Use RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management) tools for system performance tracking, endpoint monitoring, and reportingCollaborate Cross-functionally – work closely with teams across the business to ensure performance, provide technical leadership and mentoring to IT support staff, participate in on-call rotations and respond to emergency system incidents, and assist with managing and supporting workloads in Azure and AWS as neededRequired Qualifications:5+ years of experience in Windows Server administration, Office 365/Entra ID management, and infrastructure automation including experience with active Directory (on-prem and Entra ID), Group Policy, and Windows Server hardeningPowerShell scripting experience for system automation, including automating Windows Server, Office 365, and Entra ID tasksExperience with RMM tools for infrastructure monitoring, patch management, and endpoint managementExperience in Linux AdministrationKnowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) and system monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, or similar)Strong troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environmentBenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break Up to 5% employer 401(k) match Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) Annual wellness stipendHelion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.Compensation Range: $120K - $148KLocationEverett, WAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentInformation Security & Technology Compensation$120K – $148K

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