Job Title: IT Manager
Reports to: SVP of Customer Success
Role Summary
The IT Manager at inKind is responsible for building operating and continuously improving our internal IT environment to support a fast-growing late-stage startup. This role blends hands-on technical execution with people and vendor management to ensure employees have reliable secure and well-supported technology.
You will own day-to-day IT operations across corporate infrastructure identity and access management endpoint management SaaS tooling and help desk support. As the company scales youll help define processes policies and systems that improve reliability security and employee experiencewhile remaining close to the work yourself.
This is a highly collaborative role that works across all departments to ensure technology enables productivity rather than becoming a bottleneck.
Who You Are
- Operationally focused: You enjoy keeping systems running smoothly and improving them over time
- Hands-on and accountable: Youre comfortable owning IT issues end-to-end from troubleshooting to resolution
- Detail-oriented: You understand that small operational details have outsized impact on employee experience
- Self-sufficient: You can manage your own workload prioritize effectively and ask for help when needed
- Service-minded: You view IT as a partner to the business not just a support function
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
IT Operations & Support
- Own and manage day-to-day IT operations including corporate infrastructure SaaS tools endpoint support and help desk workflows
- Provide hands-on technical support for in-office and remote employees including onboarding and offboarding
- Define and deliver a consistent IT service experience for employees including in-office technology (WiFi conference rooms AV)
Identity Devices & Security
- Administer the organizations identity and access management systems including role- and group-based access controls
- Implement and maintain mobile device management (MDM) and corporate asset management programs
- Develop document and enforce IT policies security practices and acceptable use standards
- Support cybersecurity best practices related to endpoints access controls and employee tooling
Tools Vendors & Budget
- Manage core productivity and collaboration tools (Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Slack etc.)
- Own vendor relationships for IT services and software; assist with renewals evaluations and cost optimization
- Track IT spend and support budgeting and forecasting as the company grows
Team & Process Development
- Help define IT processes documentation and standards as the organization scales
- Recruit onboard and manage future IT support staff as needed
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability security and employee experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Administration or a related fieldor equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience in IT operations or IT support roles with 12 years in a people or project leadership role
- Strong experience supporting a hybrid workforce across macOS and Windows environments
- Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Slack and similar SaaS tools
- Experience implementing and maintaining MDM solutions (e.g. JAMF Rippling VMware AirWatch)
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for endpoints access management and employee tooling
- Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing or working within an IT Service Management (ITSM) framework
- Familiarity with ITSM tools such as Jira Service Management Zendesk ServiceNow or similar
- ITIL v4 Foundation certification (or equivalent experience)
- Experience supporting teams in a startup or high-growth environment
Some of our Benefits:
- Generous PTO and company holiday policy company paid Short Term Disability
- 100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employees additional cost; dependent coverage is at employees cost); vision plan available at employees additional cost
- Child Care Benefits and generous parental leave
- Dog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown Austin
- Daily lunches and snacks
Compensation
$120000 $135000 DOE Benefits
inKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity is vital to inKinds ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race color ancestry religion gender gender identity national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability status veteran status or any other protected category have no bearing on our hiring decisions.
Read our Privacy Policy.
Required Experience:
Manager
Job Title: IT ManagerReports to: SVP of Customer SuccessRole SummaryThe IT Manager at inKind is responsible for building operating and continuously improving our internal IT environment to support a fast-growing late-stage startup. This role blends hands-on technical execution with people and vendor...
Job Title: IT Manager
Reports to: SVP of Customer Success
Role Summary
The IT Manager at inKind is responsible for building operating and continuously improving our internal IT environment to support a fast-growing late-stage startup. This role blends hands-on technical execution with people and vendor management to ensure employees have reliable secure and well-supported technology.
You will own day-to-day IT operations across corporate infrastructure identity and access management endpoint management SaaS tooling and help desk support. As the company scales youll help define processes policies and systems that improve reliability security and employee experiencewhile remaining close to the work yourself.
This is a highly collaborative role that works across all departments to ensure technology enables productivity rather than becoming a bottleneck.
Who You Are
- Operationally focused: You enjoy keeping systems running smoothly and improving them over time
- Hands-on and accountable: Youre comfortable owning IT issues end-to-end from troubleshooting to resolution
- Detail-oriented: You understand that small operational details have outsized impact on employee experience
- Self-sufficient: You can manage your own workload prioritize effectively and ask for help when needed
- Service-minded: You view IT as a partner to the business not just a support function
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
IT Operations & Support
- Own and manage day-to-day IT operations including corporate infrastructure SaaS tools endpoint support and help desk workflows
- Provide hands-on technical support for in-office and remote employees including onboarding and offboarding
- Define and deliver a consistent IT service experience for employees including in-office technology (WiFi conference rooms AV)
Identity Devices & Security
- Administer the organizations identity and access management systems including role- and group-based access controls
- Implement and maintain mobile device management (MDM) and corporate asset management programs
- Develop document and enforce IT policies security practices and acceptable use standards
- Support cybersecurity best practices related to endpoints access controls and employee tooling
Tools Vendors & Budget
- Manage core productivity and collaboration tools (Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Slack etc.)
- Own vendor relationships for IT services and software; assist with renewals evaluations and cost optimization
- Track IT spend and support budgeting and forecasting as the company grows
Team & Process Development
- Help define IT processes documentation and standards as the organization scales
- Recruit onboard and manage future IT support staff as needed
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability security and employee experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Administration or a related fieldor equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience in IT operations or IT support roles with 12 years in a people or project leadership role
- Strong experience supporting a hybrid workforce across macOS and Windows environments
- Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Slack and similar SaaS tools
- Experience implementing and maintaining MDM solutions (e.g. JAMF Rippling VMware AirWatch)
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for endpoints access management and employee tooling
- Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing or working within an IT Service Management (ITSM) framework
- Familiarity with ITSM tools such as Jira Service Management Zendesk ServiceNow or similar
- ITIL v4 Foundation certification (or equivalent experience)
- Experience supporting teams in a startup or high-growth environment
Some of our Benefits:
- Generous PTO and company holiday policy company paid Short Term Disability
- 100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employees additional cost; dependent coverage is at employees cost); vision plan available at employees additional cost
- Child Care Benefits and generous parental leave
- Dog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown Austin
- Daily lunches and snacks
Compensation
$120000 $135000 DOE Benefits
inKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity is vital to inKinds ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race color ancestry religion gender gender identity national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability status veteran status or any other protected category have no bearing on our hiring decisions.
Read our Privacy Policy.
Required Experience:
Manager
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