# IT Operations Lead at Parallel Bio

- Company: Parallel Bio (YC S21)
- What the company does: Using the immune system to cure disease. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://parallel.bio
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York, NY, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $147K to $154K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/parallel-bio/jobs/ysuN5B8-it-operations-lead
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/parallel-bio-it-operations-lead/

## About the role

Parallel Bio is building the foundation model for human drug response, trained on patient-derived organoid data at unprecedented scale. We operate automated wet labs and manage PHI under HIPAA. This role owns corporate IT from New York, covering identity, devices, SaaS platforms, corporate network infrastructure, and end-user support across our US and European teams. It pairs with an operational technology counterpart in California who owns lab instrumentation and automation systems.

## What they're looking for

- You have 5 or more years of experience in IT operations, including hands-on support, systems administration, and vendor management
- You have supported distributed or multi-site teams, including users at locations you were not physically present at
- You have administered SSO and SAML in Google Workspace, including users, groups, and app integrations, and can articulate what a long-term sustainable IDP and IAM architecture looks like and how to get there
- You have hands-on MDM experience with macOS, with Jamf strongly preferred, and familiarity with iOS and Windows device management
- You have a strong working understanding of network fundamentals, including VLANs, WiFi segmentation, firewall basics, and troubleshooting
- You have managed external vendors and contractors, including setting expectations, tracking deliverables, and holding accountability

Tags: Operations