Location: Brooklyn, NY (4 days onsite)
Reports to: Finance Leadership
The Opportunity
The company is looking to bring on a Senior IT Manager to establish and lead its internal IT function This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for designing and scaling the company’s IT environment from the ground up.
You’ll work closely with technical and non-technical teams to build secure, reliable systems that support a distributed and growing workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Design and manage a modern, cloud-based IT environment to support a distributed team
Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability as the company grows
Oversee identity and access systems and enforce best practices around user access
Security & Compliance
Implement a security-first approach across systems, devices, and networks
Establish controls such as authentication, device security, and monitoring
Support compliance initiatives aligned with regulated environments (e.g., healthcare or similar industries)
Endpoint & User Experience
Manage the full lifecycle of employee devices across multiple operating systems
Create efficient onboarding and offboarding processes
Serve as a key partner to internal teams, ensuring a seamless technology experience
Tools & Automation
Own and optimize the company’s internal software tools and platforms
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes
Evaluate and implement new systems as needed
Operations & Vendor Management
Establish IT processes and service standards
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and technology spend
Maintain visibility into assets, systems, and overall IT performance Infrastructure & Systems
Technology Environment
You will work across tools and platforms related to:
Identity and access management
Endpoint management and device security
Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Collaboration and productivity tools
Security and monitoring solutions
IT service management systems
Qualifications
Required
8–10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems, or operations
Experience building or scaling IT environments in growing organizations
Strong hands-on experience with cloud-based systems and identity management
Experience managing endpoints across multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, mobile)
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred
Experience in startup or high-growth environments
Background supporting technical teams (engineering, R&D, etc.)
Exposure to regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, compliance-driven industries)
Experience implementing modern security frameworks
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