Head of IT — Scale IT for AI Hardware & Global Growth

Cerebras

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in a fast-growing AI company
Work on cutting-edge AI technology
Relaxed corporate culture

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Head of IT to build the internal tech backbone. The role involves leading global IT strategy, scaling IT operations, and managing systems essential for company functions. Candidates should have over 10 years in corporate IT, with significant experience in a high-growth tech environment. The position requires strong technical skills in identity management and endpoint security, along with the ability to navigate a rapidly changing landscape.

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of corporate IT experience, including 5 years in high-growth tech.
  • Experience with identity and access management, including SSO and MFA.
  • Strong hands-on technical skills in modern endpoint security.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global IT strategy and budgeting across various IT functions.
  • Scale the IT organization with company growth, including hiring.
  • Manage identity access and endpoint fleet across diverse OS.

Skills

Corporate IT experience
Leadership in high-growth technology
Hands-on experience with AI
Identity management (Okta, Entra)
Strong technical depth
Communication skills

Education

10+ years in corporate IT
Experience dealing with SOX ITGCs

Tools

MDM (Jamf, Intune)
Endpoint security tools

Job description

A leading AI technology firm in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Head of IT to build the internal tech backbone. The role involves leading global IT strategy, scaling IT operations, and managing systems essential for company functions. Candidates should have over 10 years in corporate IT, with significant experience in a high-growth tech environment. The position requires strong technical skills in identity management and endpoint security, along with the ability to navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
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