About Us:
Our Commitment:
Origin is the world's leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world's transition to sustainable materials. Our innovative technologies include all-PET caps and closures that bring recycling circularity and enhanced performance to a ~$65 billion market, specialty materials, and our patented biomass conversion platform that transforms carbon into sustainable materials for a wide range of end products addressing a ~$1 trillion market. Origin's technology, economics, and carbon impact are supported by a growing list of major global customers and investors.
Innovation and Impact:
We have pioneered a technology that has the potential to replace petroleum-based materials with decarbonized materials in a wide range of end products, such as food and beverage packaging, clothing, textiles, plastics, car parts, carpeting, tires, adhesives, soil amendments, fuels, and more. We have also developed other products that can enhance sustainability, such as our 100% PET circular caps and closures that can enable fully-recyclable PET containers and reduce waste through light-weighting, while providing enhanced performance such as greater oxygen and CO2 barrier properties that can increase shelf-life. These products complement our biomass conversion technology.
People at Origin Materials:
We're not just a company, we're a movement for change and our heart beats with the energy of our diverse and dedicated team. We are a group of passionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the world while pushing the boundaries of innovation in our industry. We celebrate creativity, encourage fresh ideas and empower each other each team member to be a catalyst for meaningful change.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Our commitment is unwavering in the pursuit of attracting, developing and retaining the most exceptional individuals from a broad and diverse pool of candidates. We take pride in celebrating differences, actively fostering collaboration and cultivating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but genuinely valued. We believe that collaboration among individuals with varied insights propels us forward and ensures our ability to tackle challenges with a comprehensive and innovative approach and we are dedicated to creating a space where individuals feel empowered to share their perspectives, knowing that their contributions are integral to our collective success.
For more information, visit our website:
About the Position:

• Job Title: IT Specialist / System Administrator
• Location: West Sacramento, CA
• Eligible for Hybrid Work: No
• Job Type: Hire
• Department: IT
• Reporting to: Debra White
• Expected Travel: 0%

Responsibilities - Working in conjunction with MSP to perform the following:

• Maintaining network equip at Origin Headquarters, West Sacramento CA
  
  • Installation and configuration of network hardware and software, including operating systems, applications and network devices
  • Maintenance of network and equipment - performing regular system checks to maintain system stability and performance
  • Troubleshooting network issues
• Security Management
  
  • Implement and enforce security policies, managing user access controls, monitoring for potential security threats, and performing vulnerability scans
  • Anti-virus software - ensure up to date
  • Hardware Encryption
  • Two-factor authentication
• Performing IT support activities:
  
  • Installing and removing desktop and laptop computers as required
  • Installing and uninstalling software packages as required (both on-site and remotely)
  • Upgrading and patching computer systems' OS as required
  • Troubleshooting, upgrading, and fixing problems with computer hardware and software
  • Conducting periodic maintenance on desktop systems as required
  • User account management - assisting with user administration including adding users, removing users, assigning appropriate permissions and conducting password resets
• SOX Controls
  
  • Work with Finance to ensure internal and external audit controls are compliant and perform audit walkthroughs as needed
  • Perform custodian of access activities and ensuring all is in line with SOX controls and change management
  • Perform User Access Reviews
  • Perform NetSuite Access Reviews
• IT support desk that accomplishes the following:
  
  • Enables employees to request support for hardware and software issues through a ticketing system
  • Tracks ticket status and resolution - escalate to MSP as needed for complex issues
  • Conduct Software Reviews for new software requests & implementation of new software to employees
  • Provides timely support to employees in the U.S., Canada, and Europe
• Maintaining vendor relationships
  
  • Communicate with outside vendors to maintain relationships
  • Quote and change services as needed
• Duties may include but are not limited to:
  
  • Developing, communicating, and implementing IT programs, policies, and procedures to include the following:
  • IT onboarding for new hires and deprovisioning users
  • Documentation - maintaining detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and troubleshooting steps
  • Capacity Planning

Qualifications:

• Educational / Qualification requirements
  
  • IT focused college level education
  • Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS, etc.)
  • Proficiency in network administration and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Fully proficient with Active Directory, WSUS, and group policy
  • Knowledge of system security best practices
  • Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automation
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with users and other teams
• Relevant experience and competencies
  
  • 2+ years' System Administration experience
  • 3+ years' Help Desk support experience
  • 1-2 years experience with customer service in a corporate enterprise environment
  • Experience with troubleshooting IT hardware and software components
  • Experience with Windows server 2012 & up
  • Experience with Google Workspace & M365
  • Experience with Smartsheet creating and updating workflows
  • Experience with BOX
  • Experience with OKTA or equivalent identity and access management platform
  • Experience with switch configuration & firewall maintenance
  • Windows System Administrator
  • Experience with remote help desk software
  • Experience with networking
  • Experience writing SOPs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years Cybersecurity experience to include SIEMs
• Microsoft Certified
• Experience with NetSuite - Nice to Have

Hiring Process:
Application Process:

• Interested candidates should apply at link.
• Please reach out to if you have any questions or require additional assistance.

Initial Screening:

• Qualified candidates will undergo an initial resume screening and phone screening.

Interview Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for more in-depth (phone/video/in-person) interviews.
• Interviews may include technical and cultural assessments / presentations.

Final Selection:

• Successful candidates will undergo a final interview with one of our two Founders.
• Final selection will be communicated via email.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
Origin Materials is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from any form of discrimination, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Disclaimer:
This position is a Level 2 at Origin Materials. The pay range for this position level at Origin Materials is $52,800 - $122,000. This range is not necessarily a guarantee of actual compensation that may be earned nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, education and other factors.