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# Senior IT & Security Manager

- **Company:** Aikido Security
- **Location:** Gent, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/bee0ed626fdd073e1ec61c8c5d4a40131a

## About the Role

7+ years of experience in internal IT or IT operations, ideally in a SaaS company
Strong hands-on experience with IAM, SSO, SAML, MDM, and endpoint management
Experience owning internal IT across multiple offices and remote teams
Good understanding of IT security, access control, and physical security
Hands-on experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar frameworks
Able to set direction, challenge existing approaches, and independently drive secure and scalable solutions
Being well structured and organized

## Description

Security tools haven't kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.
We're taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we're winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you're in the right place.
Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We're building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.
We're looking for a hands on Senior IT & Security professional to own and scale Aikido's global internal IT environment and roadmap. You'll own the internal IT roadmap and day-to-day operations across identity, devices, offices, and tooling. You'll also make sure our IT setup meets our security and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Own and drive the internal IT roadmap, priorities, architecture, and standards
Own identity and access management, including SSO, SAML, onboarding, offboarding, and access governance
Own endpoint management, MDM, device compliance, and the global hardware lifecycle
Define and maintain standards for workplace technology, physical security, and internal tooling
Own IT-related compliance controls, risk management, evidence collection, and audit readiness
Identify gaps, evaluate solutions, and automate internal IT and compliance processes as Aikido scales


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