Sr. Manager of IT & Operations

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote employment

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

MacBook provided

$600 home workspace allowance

Annual company-wide trip

Mental health support

Training programs

Remote-first with management check-ins

Zusammenfassung

Jobgether in the United States seeks a Sr. Manager of IT & Operations to own and strengthen our remote-first tech stack.

You will lead day-to-day IT operations, security, IAM, and automation, while partnering with executives to drive scalable, compliant systems and strategic roadmap. This hands-on leadership role includes SOC 2 controls, AI tool governance, budget management, vendor relations, and cross‑functional collaboration to keep employees productive and secure across a distributed

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in IT, systems administration, or technical operations.
• 1–2 years in IT leadership or management, ideally in SaaS or startups.
• Experience administering IAM, MDM, SAML/SSO, and Google Workspace.
• Automation scripting experience and CLI proficiency.
• Experience with SOC 2 controls and security compliance.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Own and improve internal IT operations and corporate infrastructure.
• Develop near-term IT roadmap aligned with growth and cost efficiency.
• Manage IT budget, vendor contracts, and tool rationalization.
• Lead SOC 2 audits, controls, and security policy implementation.
• Administer Google Workspace, IAM, IAM, SSO, and endpoint security.
• Automate onboarding/offboarding and hardware provisioning.
• Govern AI tool usage, data privacy, and shadow IT risks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and deliver security training.

Kenntnisse

IAM administration

MDM administration

SAML/SSO

Google Workspace

Scripting/Automation

Endpoint security

SOC 2 compliance

Security policy development

Vendor management

Budgeting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Google Apps Script

Jobbeschreibung

Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager of IT & Operations based in the United States. 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.