Full-Time

Senior IT Engineer

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Bright Machines

Bright Machines

201-500 employees

Intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$90k - $140kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

This position is onsite in San Francisco, California.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
JIRA
Linux/Unix

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in network security engineering with Azure and AWS
  • Expertise in Palo Alto firewall Panorama, Aruba switch and WiFi
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud-native security tools
  • Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, routing protocols, etc.) and secure routing principles
  • Familiarity with SIEM and SOAR tools for security monitoring and response
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Hands-on experience with conference room AV setups (Zoom, and Microsoft Teams)
Responsibilities
  • Manage and optimize security controls such as Azure Firewall, AWS WAF, Security Groups, NSGs, and VPN gateways
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents using SIEM solutions (Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security, etc.)
  • Configure and manage network security solutions, including firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Aruba), IDS/IPS, and load balancers
  • Implement Zero Trust principles using Azure AD Conditional Access, MFA, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS IAM, and SSO solutions
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts to mitigate security risks
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and security teams to enhance cloud security posture
  • Document security policies, procedures, and network diagrams for audits and compliance
  • Provide technical support for employees via a help desk ticketing system (Jira)
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues for end-users
  • Assist with new user onboarding, including provisioning accounts, setting up workstations, and granting access to systems
  • Maintain IT asset inventory and manage equipment lifecycle (laptops, peripherals, mobile devices)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and basic Linux administration
  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
  • Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and enterprise security tools
  • Ability to troubleshoot IT issues quickly and provide excellent customer service

Bright Machines specializes in intelligent automation solutions for the manufacturing industry, particularly in electronic assembly. Its main product, the Microfactory, is a software-defined production line that automates high-precision, repetitive tasks. This technology enables manufacturers to scale operations efficiently, reduce costs, and quickly adapt to changes in demand. Bright Machines serves clients across various sectors, including electronics, automotive, and medical devices, helping them tackle challenges like labor shortages and quality control issues. Unlike competitors, Bright Machines combines hardware and software solutions, generating revenue through Microfactory sales, subscription fees for software updates, and service contracts. The company's goal is to enhance the scalability, flexibility, and economics of production lines, ensuring clients can continuously improve their manufacturing processes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$374.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bright Machines raised $126 million in Series C funding for expansion.
  • Strategic partnerships with Nvidia and Microsoft enhance technological capabilities.
  • The trend towards software-defined manufacturing supports Bright Machines' market growth.

What critics are saying

  • Closing the Israel R&D center may impact innovation and talent retention.
  • New CEO Chris Stori might disrupt existing operations and partnerships.
  • Heavy reliance on major tech companies could limit strategic flexibility.

What makes Bright Machines unique

  • Bright Machines offers a unique Microfactory solution for software-defined manufacturing.
  • The company integrates AI-driven software with robotics for high-precision automation.
  • Bright Machines serves diverse industries, including electronics, automotive, and medical devices.

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Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

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HR Today
Sep 26th, 2024
Bright Machines Appoints Chris Stori as CEO

Bright Machines appoints Chris Stori as CEO.

The Robot Report
Jul 29th, 2024
Autonomous Vehicles Fuel $2.7B Funding Boom In June 2024

Autonomous vehicles fuel $2.7B funding boom in June 2024. By Dan Kara | July 29, 2024Listen to this article. Forty-eight companies that make robots or relevant enabling technologies raised a total of $2.7 billion in June 2024. At press time, this was the highest monthly funding total of 2024. It exceeded May’s total by more than $500 million and was more than double the 12-month trailing investments average of $1.3 billion. Robotics investments for the first six months of 2024 totaled about $8.4 billion

The Robot Report
Jul 5th, 2024
Bright Machines Plans To Expand Assembly Software Stack With $126M In Funding

Listen to this articleBright Machines says its full-stack system integrates software and robotics to deliver high-quality products. | Source: Bright Machines. Bright Machines Inc., which claims to be a leader in “software-defined manufacturing,” last week announced that it has raised $126 million in Series C funding. This brings the San Francisco-based company’s total funding to date to $400 million. Bright Machines said it will use the latest funding to launch product innovations, expand its software stack for increased assembly flexibility, and grow strategic relationships with ecosystem partners

Pulse 2.0
Jun 27th, 2024
Bright Machines: Software-Defined Manufacturing Company Closes $126 Million In Series C Funding

Bright Machines, a software-defined manufacturing, announced it has raised $126 millionin Series C funding, with $106 million in equity led by investment from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock and participation from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Eclipse, Jabil and Shinhan Securities, and with $20 million in venture debt from J.P. Morgan.

Economic Times
Jun 26th, 2024
AI-focused manufacturing startup Bright Machines raises $106 million from Nvidia, others - ET Telecom

Other investors in the Series C funding round included venture capital firm Eclipse Ventures, robotics maker Jabil and BlackRock. Bright Machines raised $20 million in debt from J.P. Morgan as well.

SiliconANGLE
Jun 25th, 2024
Bright Machines secures $126M in funding

Bright Machines Inc., a robotics startup, has secured $126 million in Series C funding. The round included $106 million in equity led by BlackRock with participation from Nvidia, Microsoft, Jabil, and others, plus $20 million in venture debt from JPMorgan Chase. Bright Machines offers automated manufacturing systems called Microfactories, which include robotic arms, AI-driven software, and optional cobots for enhanced efficiency and fault detection in manufacturing processes.

Finsmes
Jun 25th, 2024
Bright Machines Raises $126M in Series C Funding

Bright Machines raises $126M in Series C funding.

PR Newswire
Jun 25th, 2024
Bright Machines Raises $126M Series C Funding to Propel Manufacturing Into Software-Defined Era

/PRNewswire/ -- Bright Machines, an innovator in intelligent, software-defined manufacturing, announced today it has raised $126M in Series C funding, with...

Yahoo Finance
Jun 25th, 2024
AI-focused manufacturing startup raises $106 million, from Nvidia and others

(Reuters) - Software and robotics startup Bright Machines raised $106 million in a Series C funding round that included Nvidia and Microsoft as investors, the company said on Tuesday.

Calcalist
May 27th, 2024
Bright Machines closing Israel R&D center

Bright Machines is closing its development center in Israel and laying off about 60 employees.