Director of IT
Job Description
About Our Client
An organization is on a mission to build enterprise software that makes software developers’ lives easier and keeps them in flow. Across its portfolio, this organization has over 90,000 GitHub stars and supports developers at leading enterprises.
About The Role
As the Director of IT, you will be the first dedicated IT hire and will have a unique opportunity to take ownership of IT operations and strategy, ensuring the team has the infrastructure, systems, and tools to excel. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring you to build processes, policies, and teams while addressing immediate IT needs. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership to ensure the IT strategy aligns with the company’s long-term goals and supports scalability, security, and efficiency.
What you’ll do here…
– Build and lead the IT function – establish the vision, roadmap, and strategy to support a rapidly scaling organization
– Develop, maintain, and enforce IT/security policies with a solutions-oriented approach
– Design, implement, and manage a scalable IT infrastructure to support a remote workforce
– Administer the organization’s toolchain including core company systems and Okta/SSO
– Build end-user support processes and manage the IT helpdesk, providing interim helpdesk support as the IT team is built
– Develop and implement a system for physical asset management (laptops, monitors, etc.)
– Support security-related questionnaires and RFPs from internal teams
– Partner with leadership to identify and address the organization’s evolving IT needs and ensure IT functions support business priorities
What is being looked for…
– 10+ years of experience in IT (Information Technology), including leadership roles in high-growth startups
– Proven experience building the IT function from the ground up, including systems, policies, and teams
– Experience managing remote-first IT environments, including cloud-based systems, SaaS platforms, and device management for distributed teams
– Player-coach mentality, team builder
– Exceptional technical aptitude
– High attention to detail
– Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Bonus points if you have…
– Experience creating and/or implementing corporate security best practices
– Experience working in a blend of startups and larger enterprise organizations
– A curiosity about the latest tech trends and what is going on in the world of developer tools
Compensation
$172K – $226K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • Multiple Ranges