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.

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