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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Operations Lead - **Company:** NEON Rated - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Okta, Information Technology, Casper Suite, Gsuite - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56af102ad999dd02 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 5+ years of experience in IT, Systems, Workplace IT, or Security Operations roles * Experience owning an end-to-end IT function, including strategic planning and hands-on execution * Proven ability to build or rebuild IT systems and processes in lean or fragmented environments * Experience as IT Director, Senior Systems Administrator, or IT Operations Lead at a startup, media company, entertainment company, agency, or high-growth creative business preferred * Experience supporting multi-site offices in a fast-paced setting * Hands-on administration of Box (governance, permissions, security) and Google Workspace * Hands-on experience implementing or administering Okta for SSO/IAM * Hands-on endpoint/device management experience with Jamf * Hands-on cybersecurity operations experience implementing security best practices such as least privilege and MFA * Experience partnering with non-technical executives to own day-to-day IT decisions and operations Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * Experience protecting IP or digital media assets in an IT/security context * Background in media, entertainment, content distribution, or high-growth creative environments * Experience supporting hybrid or remote teams * Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration * Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset * Excellent communication skills with non-technical stakeholders * Financial discipline and high trust/discretion in handling sensitive information ## Description NEON Rated is an independent film studio and distributor renowned for boundary-pushing cinema, spanning theatrical and digital/home entertainment releases. As the IT Operations Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the technology function for a fast-growing, creative organization. This is a unique opportunity to own the end-to-end IT landscape, relieve the executive team of day-to-day IT decision-making, and build robust systems from the ground up. You will be the first dedicated IT hire, responsible for creating a secure, scalable, and efficient technology environment that supports NEON's multi-site offices and distributed teams. Core IT Operations * Own and operate the company's technology function end-to-end, setting strategy and executing hands-on technical work * Manage and secure company systems, removing IT operational burden from executives * Perform hands-on systems administration and cybersecurity operations, implementing security best practices * Plan and scale infrastructure to support growth and evolving business needs * Administer Box (governance, permissions, security), Google Workspace, and/or Microsoft 365 * Oversee identity and access management, including SSO/IAM solutions * Manage endpoint/device management and SaaS tool administration * Support multi-site offices and hybrid/remote teams * Manage networking and cloud infrastructure, as well as vendor relationships * Implement security frameworks and ensure protection of IP and digital media assets Box Migration & Collaboration Infrastructure * Lead ongoing transition from Google Workspace environment into Box ecosystem * Build secure Box architecture, permissions, folder structures, governance, and workflows * Establish long-term Box administration standards * Integrate Box with collaboration, production, legal, finance, and distribution workflows * Create scalable access models for employees, contractors, filmmakers, agencies, and external partners Vendor & Budget Management * Own IT budget and vendor relationships * Negotiate software, hardware, and security contracts * Drive fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency * Reduce redundant tools and unnecessary spend * Build multi-year infrastructure roadmap aligned with company growth Our target salary range for this role is between $115,000 to $140,000. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. In the interest of transparency, the salary rate shown reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on experience, knowledge, skills and internal equity. 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