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Job Summary:
Kai is a well-funded company specializing in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, seeking an Information Technology Manager to establish and scale their IT function. The role involves owning the entire IT operations, managing infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability and security of the company's internal IT environment.
Responsibilities:
• Own the day-to-day health, reliability, and efficiency of the company's internal IT environment
• Administer and optimize the Microsoft 365 tenant, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and associated services
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user provisioning, group policies, conditional access, MFA enforcement, SSO configurations, and app registrations
• Maintain and continuously improve Jamf Pro MDM policies, configuration profiles, update policies, compliance baselines, and automated workflows across the macOS fleet
• Support Enterprise Security with corporate IT security posture hardening — working hand-in-glove with the Security team
• Own network and office IT infrastructure, including Wi-Fi, VPN, and related tooling
• Maintain a complete, accurate inventory of all hardware and software assets across the organization
• Manage the full hardware lifecycle — procurement, registration, deployment, refresh, and secure disposal of MacBooks and peripherals
• Administer software license tracking and ensure compliance across all SaaS and on-premise tools
• Develop and enforce policies for asset assignment, use, and return
• Evaluate, recommend, and procure IT hardware (MacBooks, accessories, AV/conferencing equipment) and software licenses
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure cost-effective procurement aligned with budget
• Partner with Finance on purchase orders, budgeting, and IT spend forecasting
• Vet and onboard new software tools in coordination with Security and Legal teams
• Design and own a seamless, repeatable IT onboarding experience — from hardware provisioning and Jamf enrollment to M365 account setup, Entra ID provisioning, and access grants
• Partner with HR and department leads to ensure new hires are fully equipped and productive on Day 1
• Execute thorough, auditable offboarding procedures, including timely account deprovisioning in Entra ID, MDM unenrollment, hardware retrieval, and license reclamation
• Maintain and improve runbooks and checklists for both workflows
• Serve as the primary escalation point for IT support, handling hardware, software, connectivity, and account-related issues
• Define SLAs for help desk response and resolution, and track performance against them
• Build and maintain a self-service knowledge base to reduce repeat ticket volume and empower employees
• Evaluate and implement a ticketing/ITSM platform if not already in place
Qualifications:
Required:
• An ownership mentality that places the well-being of the company, our customers, and teammates at the forefront of everything the role does
• Startup experience and hustle — preferably a successful zero-to-one environment
• 7+ years of IT experience, with at least 2 years in an IT Manager or Senior IT Administrator role
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Jamf Pro — configuration profiles, policies, smart groups, patch management, and zero-touch deployment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, and licensing management
• Solid experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): SSO, conditional access, MFA, RBAC, and application provisioning
• Demonstrated experience managing a macOS-first endpoint environment
• Experience owning IT asset management programs and procurement processes
• Strong understanding of IT security principles, endpoint hardening, and least-privilege access
• Proven ability to build and document scalable IT processes and runbooks
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service orientation toward employees
Preferred:
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP as they apply to corporate IT
• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks and context-aware access platforms (e.g., Zscaler, Cloudflare Access, or equivalent)
• Experience with privileged access management (PAM) tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or equivalent)
• Experience rolling out AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or equivalent), including policy development and user training
• Experience with ITSM/ticketing platforms (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk, or similar)
• Scripting or automation experience (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) for IT workflow automation
• Relevant certifications: Jamf Certified Admin, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, or equivalent
Company:
Kai is an agentic AI platform that executes cybersecurity tasks, integrating multiple security processes into a single workflow. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in San Jose, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.