IT & Security Manager

For our client, we are seeking a IT & Security Manager to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will own the company’s IT operations and security foundation, supporting a technical organization with a strong service mindset and a focus on scalable, reliable systems. You will partner across teams to strengthen secure practices, reduce manual work through automation, and improve the employee experience through efficient support and infrastructure. The position also includes helping shape the IT function as the team grows, with responsibility for both day-to-day execution and longer-term operational improvement.

Location:

Remote

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

• Own end-to-end IT operations, including accounts, devices, identity and access management, and office network management.
• Address and remediate security vulnerabilities based on prioritized risk factors.
• Develop self-serve infrastructure to minimize manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to enhance secure practices within their domains.
• Hire and manage an IT Coordinator, shaping their role as the team evolves.
• Communicate changes effectively and manage transition processes to ensure team adaptation.

• Experience managing IT and security functions in a technical organization of 30-150 people as the primary or sole IT leader.
• Proficient with terminal commands and basic coding, with a focus on automation over manual processes.
• Ability to identify root causes of issues and implement systemic improvements, rather than merely addressing symptoms.
• Hands-on experience in security work shaped by threat models, demonstrating an understanding of specific threats faced.
• Proven track record implementing identity and device infrastructures such as MDM and SSO.
• Fast, service-oriented mindset focused on user support and system reliability.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Health insurance with 94% of premiums paid by the organization starting within 1 month after the start date.
• 401(k) plan with up to 2% match.
• 25 days of paid time off per year, plus up to 10 days of paid sick leave.
• Paid bereavement, family, medical, and pregnancy disability leave.
• Work computer and stipend provided for eligible employees.
• Catered lunches and dinners on workdays for Berkeley office employees.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.