Systems Administrator

About Inari...

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seeds that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have 200 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role...

About the role...

The Systems Administrator will own the day-to-day reliability, security, and user experience of our cloud-first IT environment. You’ll administer Microsoft 365 and identity & access management (IAM), support employees on Windows and macOS, and help maintain core networking services (e.g., Wi‑Fi/VPN, DNS/DHCP) to keep our teams productive and connected. This role partners closely with Security and other internal stakeholders to improve controls, automate routine tasks, and continuously raise the bar on operational excellence. Experience with AWS and/or security tooling is a plus. 

As a Systems Administrator, you will… 

• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, and endpoint management policies. 

• Own IAM operations: user lifecycle (joiner/mover/leaver), SSO, MFA/Conditional Access, group/role-based access, and access reviews. 

• Provide Tier 1–2 desktop support for Windows and macOS: provisioning, troubleshooting, patching, and standard application deployment. 

• Manage SaaS application onboarding/offboarding, configuration, and license administration; maintain a clear system inventory and access documentation. 

• Support and improve networking services for a cloud-first workplace (e.g., Wi‑Fi/VPN, DNS/DHCP, network segmentation) and coordinate with vendors/MSPs as needed. 

• Partner with Security to implement controls, respond to security events, and improve device and identity posture (e.g., hardening standards, logging, vulnerability remediation). 

• Automate and standardize common tasks using scripts and admin tooling (e.g., PowerShell, device management workflows) to reduce manual work and improve consistency. 

• Create and maintain runbooks, user-facing knowledge articles, and operational documentation; contribute to continuous improvement of IT processes. 

 You Bring… 

• 5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience in a cloud-first or SaaS-centric environment. 

• Strong Microsoft 365 administration skills (Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive) and familiarity with Microsoft security and compliance concepts. 

• Practical IAM experience: SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, identity governance basics, and least-privilege access patterns. 

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting endpoints on both Windows and macOS in a professional environment. 

• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi‑Fi) and ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues end-to-end. 

• Comfortable operating in a small team: prioritizing work, communicating clearly, and driving tasks to completion with limited process overhead. 

• Nice to have: AWS administration experience and/or experience with security tooling and practices (e.g., endpoint protection, SIEM/logging, vulnerability management). 

• Scripting/automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) and a mindset for scalable, repeatable operations. 

Inari pays competitively and rewards results.

The salary range for this position is $90,283 - 124.168. Whether you are full-time or part-time, Inari provide three different components of pay – base, short-term incentive, and long-term equity along with a one-time new hire stock option grant. That's rare! 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including both a Preferred Provider Network (PPO) and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a company-funded health savings account (HSA), vision, dental, and several flexible spending accounts (FSA), a host of voluntary benefits, and a robust wellness program. In addition, Inari offers a 401k plan with a company matching and a flexible paid time off policy. 

Consistent with our commitment to pay transparency, salary range information is being disclosed. Please note that offers are based on the candidate's qualifications & experience as well as market demand. 

Inari is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Inari is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Learn more about us:

About Inari: https://inari.com/about-us/

Multiplex Gene Editing – The Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Seed: https://inari.com/multiplex-gene-editing-matters-for-the-population-the-planet-and-the-people-who-grow-our-food/

The Promise of AI in Plant Breeding: https://inari.com/the-promise-of-ai-in-plant-breeding-2/

Unseen Upside Podcast: AI & Agriculture – Data-Driven Fields, Resilient Futures: https://www.cambridgeassociates.com/podcasts/agriculture/

AgTech Breakthrough AgTech Company of the Year:  https://inari.com/inari-repeats-as-agtech-company-of-the-year/

Bloomberg: Inari AgTech Startup:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-07/agtech-startup-inari-raises-equity-at-2-17-billion-valuation

BBC: Disaster-Proofing Crops: https://inari.com/bbc-news-how-crops-are-being-disaster-proofed/

Reuters: Gene Editing Wheat: https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/australian-trial-gene-edited-wheat-aims-10-bigger-yields-2024-05-23/#:~:text=CANBERRA%2C%20May%2023%20(Reuters),and%20make%20farming%20more%20sustainable

Inari at Databricks Data + AI Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJG-r3ob-n0

Job Applicant Privacy Notice: https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf

FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.