IT & Cybersecurity Lead for Secure Energy Tech

yottaenergy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Exposure to cutting-edge energy tech

Job summary

Yotta Energy seeks an experienced IT & Cybersecurity Manager to oversee internal technology operations and cybersecurity initiatives. You will be the main liaison between employees and the managed IT provider, ensuring reliable services, protecting data, and driving improvements across the technology stack.

The role includes managing IT vendor relationships, onboarding/offboarding, asset inventory, and compliance programs, with a focus on secure, efficient technology in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, cybersecurity, or related roles
• Experience with managed service providers
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Experience managing technology vendors and projects
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Yotta Energy and the managed IT service provider
• Manage the day-to-day operation of company technology services
• Coordinate hardware deployments, upgrades, replacements, and lifecycle management
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding for technology equipment, user accounts, and system access
• Maintain inventory of laptops, monitors, mobile devices, printers, and other technology assets
• Manage Microsoft 365 licensing, user administration, and collaboration tools
• Coordinate software deployments, updates, and technology projects
• Manage conference room technology, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and office AV equipment
• Assist employees with hardware, software, printer, and connectivity issues while escalating complex issues to the managed IT provider
• Lead the company's cybersecurity program in partnership with the managed IT provider
• Monitor cybersecurity risks and coordinate remediation efforts
• Oversee endpoint security, antivirus, MFA, email security, and identity management
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments and security audits
• Manage cybersecurity awareness training for employees
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Coordinate incident response activities with external security partners
• Ensure appropriate backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices are maintained
• Assist with compliance requirements and security best practices
• Manage relationships with IT vendors, telecommunications providers, and software vendors
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that improve productivity and security
• Manage technology budgets and purchasing
• Lead IT related projects from planning through implementation
• Negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements
• Maintain IT policies, standards, and documentation
• Ensure technology assets are properly tracked and documented
• Assist with software license compliance
• Support internal and external technology audits
• Develop standard operating procedures for IT operations

Skills

IT operations

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Info Sys

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Intune

Defender

Job description

Yotta Energy seeks an experienced IT & Cybersecurity Manager to oversee internal technology operations and cybersecurity initiatives. You will be the main liaison between employees and the managed IT provider, ensuring reliable services, protecting data, and driving improvements across the technology stack.

The role includes managing IT vendor relationships, onboarding/offboarding, asset inventory, and compliance programs, with a focus on secure, efficient technology in a fast-growing company.