IT Manager
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
FloSports is the leading digital platform for underserved sports combining live and on-demand streaming original programming data and technology to help sports grow their audiences and build sustainable businesses from youth to professional levels. By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform Flo creates scale where none previously existed connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes organizers and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience.
Flo streams more than 50000 live events annually across sports including motorsports wrestling hockey track & field cheer jiu-jitsu NCAA Division II and III athletics and more. Were looking for people who are passionate about sports embody accountability collaboration curiosity positivity grit and excellence and are motivated to help grow and elevate the communities we serve.
THE ROLE:
At FloSports the IT team is the backbone that enables every employee to do their best work. We own the technology that powers our people from the devices in their hands to the networks they connect through to the security posture that protects our business. When a major event goes live to millions of viewers our infrastructure is rock solid. When an employee starts on day one theyre productive immediately.
As IT Manager you will lead and build a team that includes both IT operations and Cybersecurity. Youll own everything from endpoint management and identity infrastructure to compliance frameworks and security operations. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise people leadership and strategic thinking.
Our culture is built on principles of ownership and pragmatism. We dont just keep the lights on. We build systems that scale automate what can be automated and continuously improve. We believe IT should be a strategic enabler not a bottleneck.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As IT Manager you will operate with a high degree of ownership leading the teams and systems that keep FloSports secure and productive. You will:
Lead the IT and Cybersecurity Teams
Build mentor and develop a high-performing team across IT operations and security functions
Set team priorities establish SLAs and drive accountability for service delivery
Foster a culture of ownership continuous improvement and excellent user experience
Own Our Corporate Technology Stack
Architect and manage our core infrastructure: Google Workspace Okta Cisco Meraki and Mosyle
Design and maintain enterprise WiFi and network infrastructure using Cisco Meraki including BGP where needed
Own endpoint management for our Apple fleet ensuring consistent configuration security and lifecycle management through Mosyle
Drive Our Security and Compliance Posture
Lead IAM strategy and execution through Oktaaccess reviews least-privilege enforcement onboarding/offboarding automation
Drive SOC 2 and CIS Controls compliance owning audit readiness and remediation
Establish security KPIs track posture and report to leadership on risk and progress
Build Systems That Scale
Implement IT asset management practices that provide accurate inventory and audit-ready records
Automate repetitive processesif were doing it more than twice we should be scripting it
Evaluate and deploy new technologies that improve productivity security and operational efficiency
Partner Across the Organization
Collaborate with Engineering Product and People teams to understand needs and deliver solutions
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts that serve our interests
Lead IT projects from planning through execution including office infrastructure system migrations and new deployments
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
5 years in IT operations systems administration or infrastructure
3 years leading teams including direct management of technical staff
Track record of building and developing high-performing teams
Google Workspace: Administration security configuration and organizational management at scale
Okta: IAM architecture SSO/MFA implementation lifecycle management and access governance
Cisco Meraki: Switches wireless security appliances certification strongly preferred (CCNA CCNP CMNA CMNO or ECMS)
Mosyle Apple: Enterprise Mac and iOS management policy enforcement and zero-touch deployment
Networking: BGP fundamentals WiFi design and enterprise network architecture
IT Asset Management: Tools and practices for tracking hardware and software lifecycle
Working knowledge of SOC 2 and CIS Controls
Experience driving compliance initiatives and supporting audits
Understanding of IAM best practices and security operations fundamentals
Proven ability to lead complex IT projects from concept to completion
Strong communication skills you can translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
BONUS POINTS:
Cisco Meraki certifications (CMNA CMNO ECMS)
Experience in media streaming or high-growth technology companies
Security certifications (Security CISSP CISM)
Experience leading organizations through SOC 2 audits
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
ITIL or PMP certification
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
FloSports exists to elevate the communities athletes and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse inclusive workplaceone where different perspectives are sought out heard and valuedis essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.
We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective inclusive hiring decisions. Were intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.
OUR BENEFITS:
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
The essential destination for live streams and on-demand replays of your favorite sports, plus original content, real-time stats, game clips, rankings, news, and much more.
