IT Specialist (Full-Time, Onsite)

Open Position – IT Specialist (Full-Time, Onsite) 

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.

As the IT Manager at Malibu-based Horizon Surgical Systems Inc., you will join a group revolutionizing the field of surgical ophthalmology and microsurgery. Your work will support a paradigm shift focused on automating ophthalmological surgical procedures with robotic platforms. These systems supersede surgeons’ hand dexterity, integrate imaging modalities that outperform the human eye, and are supported by AI technology that automates the entire surgical procedure.

We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:

• Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences
• Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together
• Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas
• Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers:

• An opportunity to support building autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
• The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.
• Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

General Responsibilities include:

• Define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes, to help reduce downtime and decrease maintenance costs.
• Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and provide technical support when needed.
• Routinely monitor/evaluate performance of IT systems including network and data security to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improvement.
• Routinely generate system operations reports and share them with managers.
• Create and implement Horizon’s IT policy and best practice manuals.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
• Track and maintain inventory of all installed and spare hardware/software.
• Contribute to the execution of data transfer, archiving, and pre-processing. 
• Develop and execute disaster planning and maintain data backups.

Required Qualifications and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ Years of experience working in IT operations, ideally in a regulated product development or manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong working knowledge of operating systems, including Linux/Windows/MacOS.
• Must have strong working knowledge of network and systems administration.
• Must have strong working knowledge of databases and data storage systems.
• Strong working knowledge of security is a plus.
• Project or personnel management responsibilities are an asset.
• Innovative and creative thinking.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology. 

Salary range: $70,000 to $100,000