Senior IT Systems Engineer

The Elevator Pitch

Are you ready to shape the IT backbone of a company that’s redefining security technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business enablement—where your work directly reduces risk and empowers people to do their best work?

Evolv is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to evaluate, deploy, manage, and maintain our IT infrastructure and cybersecurity tooling. You’ll be the technical engine behind a fast-growing company—delivering secure, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk. Reporting to the Senior Director of Cybersecurity & Technology, this is a pivotal role in maturing Evolv’s IT Operations to meet the evolving demands of the business.

You’ll collaborate across the organization, build trusted partnerships with stakeholders, and serve as a subject matter expert on IT solutions—from cloud identity platforms and endpoint management to network security and SaaS operations. If you’re energized by solving complex technology problems and making every employee’s day a little smoother and safer, this role is for you.

In the first 30 days, you will:

• Start building relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company
• Learn Evolv’s compliance commitments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.) and how best to support those efforts
• Gain familiarity with the current IT toolstack:
  Microsoft 365, endpoint management (Intune/Jamf), cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), network infrastructure (Palo Alto, Cisco, & Meraki), identity management (Okta, Entra , Linx) and core SaaS platforms

Within 3 months, you will:

• Begin implementing or improving processes that measurably reduce security risk across the organization
• Build trust-based relationships with peers in IT and key stakeholders across business units
• Become an established subject matter expert on IT solutions and cybersecurity tooling used at Evolv
• Mentor junior IT staff on IT and Cybersecurity best practices and technology use

By the end of the first year, you will:

• Be recognized as a trusted subject matter expert across IT infrastructure, endpoint management, cloud identity, and cybersecurity
• Have driven measurable improvements to the security posture and IT operational maturity of the organization
• Successfully supported compliance requirements and audit readiness, partnering closely with the Cybersecurity and Legal/Compliance teams
• Developed and documented systems and processes that empower the broader IT team and reduce single points of failure
• Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by delivering iterative, user-focused technology solutions in close consultation with business stakeholders
• Be seen as a go-to resource by colleagues across the company for technology questions, escalations, and best practice guidance

Infrastructure & Systems Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure including network, server, cloud (AWS/Azure), and end-user computing environments

• Manage Microsoft 365 product suite including Microsoft Teams & Share Point

• Administer and opt in Okta/Entra  (formerly Azure AD), including identity lifecycle management, Conditional Access policies, and MFA enforcement

• Manage network infrastructure including firewalls (Palo Alto), switching (Cisco/Meraki), SD-WAN, and VPN/ZTNA solutions

• Administer virtualization & backup infrastructure, including guest Windows and Linux virtual machines

• Design, configure, and administer AWS environments including core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53), with a focus on security best practices, least-privilege access, and cost-conscious architecture

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Azure environments, including resource group management, Azure Policy, cost management and budgeting

• Configure, operate, and maintain corporate IT systems including hardware, software, SaaS platforms, and support tooling (e.g. Okta/SSO, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management)

Cybersecurity & Risk Reduction:

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