Cytovale
IT Manager
Information Technology - South San Francisco, CA - Full Time
About Cytovale
Cytovale is a medical diagnostics company focused on providing a faster, more insightful way to diagnose fast-moving and immune-mediated diseases. Cytovale’s IntelliSep test is the first and only stand-alone sepsis detection assay to quickly and accurately analyze white blood cell structure to stratify a patient’s risk of sepsis. The test simply and clearly shows risk of sepsis using a biomechanical evaluation of white blood cells from a standard blood draw, generating results in less than 10 minutes.
For more information, please visit www.cytovale.com.
Role Overview
Cytovale is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to own and execute day-to-day IT operations as the company continues to scale. This role blends technical execution, operational ownership, and systems oversight, and is intentionally structured as a working manager position.
At this stage of growth, the IT Manager will personally perform core systems administration and IT operations work while also maintaining visibility into longer-term operational improvements and the IT roadmap. As Cytovale grows, this role is expected to evolve to include people management responsibilities; however, near-term success depends on technical depth, flexibility, and the willingness and ability to meet the day-to-day needs of the organization.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the tools, taking end-to-end ownership, and balancing tactical execution with big-picture thinking.
*This is a hybrid role and will require in office presence weekly*
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Systems Administration
Strategic Focus
Qualifications
Required
Cytovale Culture & What Great Looks Like Here
We’re looking for someone who will thrive in Cytovale’s environment, the ideal candidate will be:
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Cytovale is a medical diagnostics company focused on providing a faster, more insightful way to diagnose fast-moving and immune-mediated diseases. Cytovale’s IntelliSep test is the first and only stand-alone sepsis detection assay to quickly and accurately analyze white blood cell structure to stratify a patient’s risk of sepsis. The test simply and clearly shows risk of sepsis using a biomechanical evaluation of white blood cells from a standard blood draw, generating results in less than 10 minutes.
For more information, please visit www.cytovale.com.
Cytovale is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to own and execute day-to-day IT operations as the company continues to scale. This role blends technical execution, operational ownership, and systems oversight, and is intentionally structured as a working manager position.
At this stage of growth, the IT Manager will personally perform core systems administration and IT operations work while also maintaining visibility into longer-term operational improvements and the IT roadmap. As Cytovale grows, this role is expected to evolve to include people management responsibilities; however, near-term success depends on technical depth, flexibility, and the willingness and ability to meet the day-to-day needs of the organization.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the tools, taking end-to-end ownership, and balancing tactical execution with big-picture thinking.
*This is a hybrid role and will require in office presence weekly*
IT Operations & Systems Administration
- Personally execute day-to-day IT operations and systems administration activities.
- Administer cloud and enterprise IT systems, including identity and access management, endpoint management, and core infrastructure.
- Perform employee onboarding and offboarding, access provisioning, and device lifecycle management.
- Execute system changes, upgrades, patching, and routine operational maintenance.
- Translate IT strategy, standards, and policies into practical, executable operational processes.
- Own incident, request, and change management workflows to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
- Track and manage IT assets, licenses, and system inventories.
- Define, monitor, and improve service levels and operational performance metrics.
- Partner with the Executive Director of SW and Data Systems in coordinating day-to-day activities with Cytovale’s IT MSP and external IT consultants.
- Help define priorities, coordinate work, and track completion of MSP- and consultant-led deliverables.
- Ensure externally delivered work aligns with Cytovale’s security, compliance, and operational standards.
- Review recommendations from external partners and translate them into actionable work plans, executing directly or coordinating execution as appropriate.
- Implement and enforce IT policies, standards, and operating procedures.
- Ensure access control, asset lifecycle management, and operational practices align with security and compliance expectations (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, FDA-adjacent environments).
- Support audits and compliance activities by maintaining operational readiness, documentation, and objective evidence.
- Identify operational gaps and implement pragmatic improvements to tools, processes, and documentation.
- Build and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and a practical knowledge base.
- Contribute to planning for future IT staffing and role evolution as the organization scales.
- Reliable, secure, and well-run IT operations
- Practical process maturity without unnecessary overhead
- High-quality end-user experience
- Scalable IT foundations that support Cytovale’s growth
Required
- 5+ years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, or IT service delivery
- Demonstrated success in a hands-on IT role within a growing or resource-constrained environment
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Identity and access management
- Endpoint and device lifecycle management
- Cloud and enterprise IT environments (e.g., Microsoft/Azure ecosystems)
- Incident, change, and asset management processes
- Experience working with IT MSPs and external consultants in a collaborative operating model
- Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership without a large team
- Experience supporting SOC 2, HIPAA, or other regulated environments
- Familiarity with GRC platforms, ticketing systems, and asset management tools
- Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, medical devices, or biotech environments
Cytovale Culture & What Great Looks Like Here
We’re looking for someone who will thrive in Cytovale’s environment, the ideal candidate will be:
- Comfortable with ambiguity: You can move forward without perfect information and adjust quickly as new data emerges.
- High ownership, low ego: You take accountability for outcomes, seek feedback, and care more about impact than credit.
- Execution-focused: you don’t just build strategies; you deliver results, iterate fast, and follow through.
- Intellectually curious: You enjoy digging into data, asking hard questions, and continuously improving your understanding.
- Resilient and adaptable: You stay steady and effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Mission-driven: You are motivated by Cytovale’s goal to improve outcomes for patients and want your work to matter.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Day-to-day IT operations run smoothly with minimal escalation
- Systems are reliable, secure, and consistently maintained
- External partners are well-coordinated and aligned with internal priorities
- Policies and processes are followed consistently without slowing the business
- The IT function is positioned to scale cleanly as Cytovale grows
