Sr. Manager of IT & Operations

Jobgether; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote employment

Unlimited paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance (Aetna)

MacBook provided

Home workspace stipend $600

Annual company trip

Mental health support

Training programs and career paths

Remote-first environment

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether is partnering with a company to hire a Sr. Manager of IT & Operations in the United States for a fully remote role. You will oversee the internal technology environment, drive SOC 2 compliance, and lead security and automation initiatives to support a distributed workforce.

The role focuses on partnering with executives to deliver scalable IT operations, implement governance for AI tools, and ensure secure, cost-effective technology across the organization.

Formación

• 7+ years IT, systems administration, or technical operations experience.

Responsabilidades

• Own and improve internal IT operations including IAM, SaaS, and infrastructure.

Conocimientos

IT leadership

SaaS/startup experience

IAM & SSO

Automation scripting

SOC 2 experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Security governance

Cloud/platform management

Documentation

Remote work coordination

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Microsoft Defender

Iru Avert

Descripción del empleo

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager of IT & Operations based in the United States.The Sr. Manager of IT & Operations will own and continuously improve the internal technology environment of a growing, fully remote organization. This hands‑on leadership role combines day‑to‑day IT operations with strategic planning, systems administration, security, and process automation. You will oversee the corporate technology stack, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure, cost‑effective, and easy for employees to use. Working closely with executive leadership and department heads, you will deliver technology improvements that support business growth and operational efficiency. The role also includes strengthening security and compliance practices, particularly around SOC 2 controls and the responsible adoption of AI tools. It is an opportunity to shape scalable IT operations within a privacy‑focused, technology‑driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Own and continuously improve internal IT operations, including endpoint management, identity and access management, SaaS administration, and corporate infrastructure.
• Maintain reliable systems and provide effective technical support to keep employees productive.
• Develop and execute a near‑term IT roadmap aligned with organizational growth, identifying gaps, prioritizing improvements, and delivering solutions consistently.
• Manage the IT and corporate technology budget, oversee vendor relationships and renewals, negotiate contracts, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and eliminate redundant tools.
• Lead internal IT support for SOC 2 audits by preparing evidence, maintaining controls, and implementing security policies and compliance standards.
• Shift compliance practices toward proactive risk reduction through stronger controls, documentation, and ongoing security improvements.
• Administer and secure Google Workspace and corporate identity infrastructure, including SSO, SAML configurations, conditional access policies, and endpoint security.
• Manage endpoint security across Mac, Windows, and mobile devices using tools such as Microsoft Defender and Iru Avert.
• Build and maintain automation for employee onboarding, offboarding, and hardware provisioning using low‑code platforms, Google Apps Script, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Establish and enforce governance policies for AI tools, including access management, data privacy boundaries, and mitigation of shadow AI risks in collaboration with Engineering and Legal.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready documentation covering the corporate technology environment.
• Deliver internal training on security best practices, security hygiene, and data privacy.
• Use AI tools to improve documentation, resolve routine support requests, develop automations, and identify recurring support trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with department leaders and executives to resolve operational bottlenecks and support the needs of a distributed workforce.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in IT, systems administration, or technical operations.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an IT leadership or management role, ideally within a SaaS company or startup environment.
• Hands‑on experience administering identity and access management (IAM), mobile device management (MDM), SAML/SSO integrations, and Google Workspace.
• Practical scripting and automation experience, with the ability to work comfortably in command‑line environments and administrative consoles.
• Familiarity with endpoint security tools and cross‑platform device management across Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
• Experience implementing or supporting security controls and compliance requirements, particularly SOC 2.
• Strong operational mindset, with the ability to resolve support issues while building systems and processes that prevent recurring problems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and measure operational effectiveness through system uptime, resolution times, and employee experience.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to balancing security and compliance requirements with usability and employee productivity.
• Interest in using AI and modern technologies to improve efficiency, automate workflows, and strengthen IT operations.
• Ability to work remotely with at least four hours of overlap each day with the team's core working hours.
• Willingness to attend in‑person interviews in Austin, Texas, if required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity or ownership interest.
• Fully remote employment, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Unlimited paid time off, with employees required to take at least two weeks off annually.
• Paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Aetna, with 100% of individual premiums covered on base plans and 50% of dependent premiums.
• MacBook provided for work.
• $600 allowance to set up or improve your home workspace.
• Annual company‑wide trip focused on connection, creativity, and team engagement.
• Mental health support, including free memberships to mindfulness and talk therapy services.
• Access to training programs, structured career paths, and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, remote‑first working environment with regular manager check‑ins and a focus on career growth.