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Job Summary:
Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company focused on enhancing the electrical grid through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior IT Engineer to lead network architecture, manage IT compliance initiatives, and oversee cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites — including switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, and wireless systems.
• Monitor network performance and availability, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions to reliability issues.
• Manage and troubleshoot core network services including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and SD-WAN.
• Partner with cloud platform teams to ensure seamless integration between on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Lead end-to-end IT build-outs for new offices and facilities — from initial site assessment and design through cabling, rack installation, equipment staging, and go-live.
• Coordinate structured cabling, MDF/IDF room builds, and A/V system deployments for conference rooms and collaboration spaces.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor work on-site, ensuring build quality meets technical and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, network diagrams, and equipment inventories for all facilities.
• Own and execute IT compliance audits aligned to established frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or similar), identifying gaps and driving remediation.
• Ensure IAM, SSO, and MDM systems are configured and enforced in accordance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain IT policies, controls documentation, and evidence packages to support audits and security reviews.
• Partner with the security team to investigate incidents, enforce protocols, and deliver compliance training to staff.
• Scope, plan, and drive IT infrastructure projects — maintaining timelines, budgets, stakeholder communication, and delivery accountability.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external vendors to manage dependencies and ensure on-time execution.
• Maintain clear documentation for all active projects, including status reporting, risk tracking, and post-implementation reviews.
• Act as the IT point of contact for facilities, operations, and leadership on infrastructure initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of hands-on IT experience with a focus on networking, infrastructure, and/or enterprise IT in a fast-growing environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise network infrastructure (switching, routing, firewalls, wireless).
• Proven track record managing IT build-outs for new facilities, including vendor and contractor coordination.
• Hands-on experience with IT compliance audits and familiarity with frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, or NIST.
• Strong project management skills — able to independently scope, plan, and deliver multi-workstream IT initiatives.
• Experience administering IAM, SSO, and MDM platforms with a security-first mindset.
• Solid command of core IT protocols: DNS, DHCP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, and email authentication standards.
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to stakeholders, managing vendors, and documenting technical work clearly.
• Comfortable working onsite the majority of the week and available for off-hours work during cutovers or critical builds.
Preferred:
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, PMP, CompTIA Security+, or CISA.
• Familiarity with cloud networking in Azure or AWS environments.
• Experience supporting SOC2 Type 2 audits or similar third-party compliance assessments.
• Background in structured cabling standards (TIA-568, BICSI) and low-voltage systems.
Company:
Gridware is a grid‑technology company dedicated to improving safety and reliability on the electrical transmission and distribution systems. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.