Information Technology and Cybersecurity Engineer

QuantumScape Corporation • CA

151d • $104,600 - $159,500

About The Position

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. QuantumScape is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology and Cybersecurity Engineer with a proven track record of building, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT systems. This role requires strong hands-on IT experience, with the ability to seamlessly integrate cybersecurity principles into everyday IT operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of hands-on IT engineering/administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune.
• Windows, Linux, and macOS administration.
• Networking (firewalls, switches, VPN, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Endpoint and server patching, system hardening.
• Practical experience implementing and managing cybersecurity tools (EDR, SIEM, DLP, MFA, vulnerability management).
• Solid understanding of ITIL practices, system monitoring, and change management.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCNA, MS-500, Azure/AWS certifications).
• Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS) and zero-trust architecture.
• Prior work in high-growth, technology-driven companies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, endpoints, cloud services).
• Manage Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, and identity/access management systems.
• Administer collaboration platforms, SaaS applications, and endpoint device security.
• Monitor system performance and optimize for reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls across endpoints, servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, patch management, and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enforce security policies, data protection, and compliance standards.
• Support security awareness training by providing technical expertise and insights.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Business teams to deliver secure IT solutions that enable innovation.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex IT and security issues.
• Participate in IT projects (system upgrades, cloud migrations, security tool deployments).
• Support IT audits and compliance initiatives (SOX, ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
• Maintain documentation for IT and security configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to QuantumScape’s AI and security usage policies.

Benefits

• Salary range for this role is $104,600-159,500.
• Annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package.
• Employee paid health care.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees