Lead IT Architect for AI Compute & Private Cloud

Neurophos Inc.

Sunnyvale, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Unlimited PTO

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Job summary

Neurophos Inc. seeks a hands-on Lead IT Engineer to own IT infrastructure across Sunnyvale and Austin. Begin with a co-managed MSP model, transitioning IT and security operations in-house as the company scales from 50 to 150+ people.

You will define the private Linux compute environment, identity platform, and lab‑oriented network design. You will be the senior IT voice from day one, guiding architecture, governance, and insourcing decisions while coordinating with engineering teams and MSP

Qualifications

8+ years in IT engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure operations, including experience as the primary IT owner at a company under 200 people.
Strong hands-on Linux system administration: installation, storage, networking, package and configuration management, and troubleshooting below the application layer.
Demonstrated ownership of SSO/IdP administration (Okta strongly preferred), including SCIM-based provisioning and verified deprovisioning.
Practical network engineering ability: switching, VLANs, enterprise Wi-Fi, firewall policy, VPN, and DNS/DHCP — able to design a site network and then physically stand it up.
Hands-on administration of a mixed macOS and Windows fleet, including imaging, patching, encryption, and compliance enforcement at scale.
Working proficiency with at least one major public cloud, ideally Azure, including IAM, networking, storage, and cost management.
Demonstrated success managing an MSP or outsourced IT function, including holding a provider to scope and SLA. Experience transitioning outsourced IT or security operations in-house is a significant advantage.
Interest in growing into ownership of the IT function, including hiring and developing a small team.
Scripting and automation fluency and comfort treating infrastructure as code.
Willingness to travel between Sunnyvale and Austin as needed.

Responsibilities

Private Cloud & Engineering Compute: Install, configure, and maintain on-premises Linux servers and clusters supporting EDA/CAD tools, simulation, and performance modeling.
Identity and Developer Platform: Own SSO and identity provider administration in Okta, application onboarding via SAML, SCIM provisioning, group and role design, and MFA policy.
Public Cloud: Administer cloud storage and compute, including account and project structure, IAM, networking, and machine images.
Network Architecture & Operations: Own wired and wireless network design at both sites: switching, VLAN, firewalls, VPN, and remote access.
Managed Service Provider Governance & Insourcing: Serve as the single accountable owner of the MSP relationship: scope, SLAs, escalation paths, quarterly reviews, and cost.
Endpoint Management: Own the full endpoint fleet across Mac, Windows, and Linux with responsibility for standards, imaging, deployment, patching, and refresh.
Multi-Site Operations & Program Support: Serve as the IT owner for both Sunnyvale and Austin, administering the remote site directly and using local smart-hands support where physical presence is required.