Director, Corporate IT
Oakland, CAIT SupportHybrid10+ YOE
Summary
Leads Corporate IT team to strategize, automate, and optimize infrastructure, endpoints, SaaS tools, and security for a hybrid tech environment. Requires 10+ years experience managing IT operations with hands-on expertise in Google Workspace, MDM, networking, and compliance frameworks.
About the role
Responsibilities
IT Strategy & Leadership
- Define the corporate IT roadmap aligned with business, security, and compliance objectives.
- Manage the IT operating budget and enterprise SaaS portfolio (Google Workspace, Zoom, Atlassian, Glean, etc.), balancing cost-efficiency with long-term maintainability.
- Partner with the VP of IT & Security on organizational design and long-term tech stack investments.
Modern Infrastructure & Endpoints
- Drive Zero-Touch Endpoints: automated lifecycle management and security-hardened configuration baselines for macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu via modern MDM (Jamf, JumpCloud) and identity-driven workflows.
- Orchestrate reliable experiences across office and remote network infrastructure, including Meraki-based LAN/WAN and high-fidelity conferencing systems (Zoom, Google Meet, AV).
- Partner with Facilities to lead technical design and execution for office expansions, encompassing low-voltage cabling, MDF/IDF architecture, and wireless design.
Enterprise SaaS & Collaboration Tools
- Develop a 'Single Pane of Glass' for automated asset tracking and SaaS visibility, managing the full lifecycle from procurement and license reconciliation through end-of-life.
- Optimize the corporate enterprise stack (Google Workspace, Atlassian, Glean, etc.) by leading vendor relationships, renewals, and rigorous tool evaluations.
- Drive high-velocity adoption of core tools through automated workflows, clear documentation, and proactive training.
Identity, Access & Security Controls
- Partner with Corporate SecOps and GRCT to operate and mature identity and access management (Okta or similar IdP) for corporate systems.
- Engineer automated evidence collection and continuous control monitoring to meet SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP requirements.
- Collaborate with Corporate SecOps to deploy and tune endpoint, email, SaaS, and network security tooling (e.g., EDR, DLP, VPN, password management).
Service Delivery Transformation
- Drive an AI-first service strategy that prioritizes self-service, chat-ops, and automated request fulfillment to reduce MTTR.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation across IT workflows (e.g., self-service, request routing, approvals, provisioning/de-provisioning, chat-based support).
- Monitor and report on service performance metrics (e.g., ticket volume, response and resolution times, CSAT).
Cross-Functional Partnership, AI & Change Management
- Act as the primary IT partner for Security, Facilities, Finance, and People teams; institutionalize clear change-management practices.
- Architect the corporate AI roadmap—from AI-assisted support agents to intelligent knowledge search.
- Lead IT's contribution to company-wide regulatory and growth programs (e.g., FedRAMP, global expansion).
People Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Corporate IT team.
- Foster a culture of service and accountability, providing mentorship and clear career paths.
- Set high standards for documentation, runbooks, and operational rigor.
- Operate as a hands-on player-coach.
Requirements
- Over 10 years of experience leading Corporate IT in a modern, cloud-centric environment, including people management responsibility.
- Thrive in high-velocity environments with calm, constructive composure.
- Track record of leading multiple large initiatives in parallel.
- Deep, hands-on experience with Google Workspace administration, Okta or similar IdP, modern MDM/endpoint management (Jamf, JumpCloud), Meraki or similar enterprise network platforms, and AV/VC systems.
- Demonstrable experience operating ITIL-style or similar service management practices, including SLAs, ticket queues, and continuous improvement.
- Understand security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001/27018, FedRAMP).
- Empathetic and effective manager with a 'Product Mindset' for internal tools.
- Experience using low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Workato, Okta Workflows) or scripts to integrate SaaS systems.
- Curious and experiment-driven about AI and automation.
Skills
Google WorkspaceOktaJamfJumpCloudMerakiZoomAtlassianGleanITILSOC 2ISO 27001FedRAMPWorkatoOkta WorkflowsEDR