IT Executive

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on IT professional to own our IT infrastructure, asset management, and end-to-end cybersecurity from the ground up. This is a builder role in a lean, founder-led team, and given the nature of our work, a strong security-first mindset is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Asset & Systems Management Maintain inventory and lifecycle management of all hardware, software licenses, and SaaS tools (team procurement to decommissioning) Manage user provisioning/deprovisioning, SSO, and access across the tool stack (M365, GIT, HRMS, etc.) Provide day-to-day troubleshooting/support Manage IT budget, vendor contracts, and cost optimization Cybersecurity Design and maintain the cybersecurity framework: endpoint security, EDR/antivirus, firewalls, VPN, and access control Monitor for threats/vulnerabilities; lead incident response and maintain an incident runbook Conduct periodic security audits and risk assessments Drive employee security awareness training (phishing, password hygiene, device security) Infrastructure, Data & Continuity Manage network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, servers) and cloud platforms for uptime and reliability Own backup schedules, data retention/secure deletion policies, and periodic restore testing Maintain and test the disaster recovery / business continuity plan Manage documentation: SOPs, system configurations, security policies Employee Lifecycle Own IT onboarding/offboarding (device setup, account creation, access revocation) and conduct IT inductions for new hires Compliance & Governance Ensure IT practices align with applicable regulatory/contractual Support internal/external audits, and client/investor due diligence on IT security posture.

Support future certification efforts (e.g., ISO 27001) as we scale Requirements Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field 2-3 years in IT administration/infrastructure with relevant cybersecurity exposure Working knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, firewalls, access/identity management, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Strong ownership mindset, discretion, and integrity, comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-moving startup .