Remote IT & Security Lead — Build & Scale Security

Frontline Wildfire Defense; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-from-home stipend

Paid holidays

Job summary

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a proactive IT & Security Lead to own IT operations and cybersecurity for our fully remote team. You will manage day-to-day IT, administer SaaS tools, oversee hardware lifecycle, and drive security program development as the company scales.

You will report to the VP of Business Operations. This founding IT role offers significant latitude to build processes, select tools, and establish security posture in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, and/or IT security, including as primary owner at a small/mid-sized org.
• Experience supporting a fully remote workforce.
• Hands-on administration of SaaS and collaboration platforms such as Google Workspace and Slack.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS environments.
• Experience with MDM tools for remote device provisioning and compliance.
• Identity and access management, MFA, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience with SOC 2, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and security audits.
• Experience managing IT vendors and budgets.
• Excellent documentation habits and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own IT operations across the organization and serve as the central IT contact.
• Build and scale IT processes, SOPs, and documentation.
• Own company-wide SaaS governance, licenses, and access levels.
• Drive cost optimization and negotiate with vendors.
• Select and manage external IT vendors and SLAs.
• Provide hardware forecasts and operational reporting.
• Recommend tools and process improvements for productivity and security.

Skills

IT operations

Remote support

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Vendor management

Budget management

Security awareness

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

MDM tools

Job description

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a proactive IT & Security Lead to own IT operations and cybersecurity for our fully remote team. You will manage day-to-day IT, administer SaaS tools, oversee hardware lifecycle, and drive security program development as the company scales.

You will report to the VP of Business Operations. This founding IT role offers significant latitude to build processes, select tools, and establish security posture in a fast-growing startup.