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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of IT Organization - **Company:** OSMO - **Location:** Elizabeth, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Literacy, DevOps, Digital Assets, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Internet Security, Networking Basics, Network Segmentation, Role-Based Access Control, Phishing, Runbook, Service Pack, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Okta, Mttr, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Casper Suite, Data Management - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/head-of-it-elizabeth-nj--7e798b76-3075-4475-973c-9ea5fb12d4e1 ## About the Role * 7+ years in IT roles with progressive responsibility; 3+ years leading IT teams or owning IT for a scaling company. * Proven track record at Series-B or similarly fast-growing startups (or vendor side supporting startups). * Hands-on experience with SSO/IdP (Okta or similar), MDM (Jamf, Intune, Kandji), endpoint security/EDR, device provisioning and lifecycle. * Familiarity with cloud provider platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), networking fundamentals and secure access patterns. * Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience. * Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent, high-quality work and documentation under tight timelines. * Excellent written and verbal communication - able to explain technical risk and project status to executives. * Experience with incident response, security controls and risk reduction. * Comfortable being both strategic and deeply technical; willing to do hands-on work when needed. Preferred / nice-to-have * Prior experience building IT processes and playbooks at Series B startups. * Experience managing outsourced/contract IT partners and driving improved work product from vendors. * Familiar with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001) or audit readiness. * Located in New Jersey or willing to be onsite periodically for team meetings and hardware needs. * Familiarity with Notion/Atlassian service management or modern ticketing & knowledge-base tools., Alliance/Partner Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Budgeting, Candidate Sourcing, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Computer Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, DevOps, Diversity, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Forensic Science, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Knowledge Base, Machine Tool, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Manufacturing Data Management, Microsoft Windows Azure, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Outsourcing, Performance Metrics, Phishing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Risk, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Software Patches, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup, Status Reports, Supplier Optimization, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills ## Description You will be the owner for Osmo's workplace IT and security operations. You'll own the IT roadmap, vendor relationships (SaaS, MDM, identity, security), incident response, asset lifecycle, and a high-quality employee support experience. You will be expected to be both strategic (roadmaps, budgeting, compliance) and tactical (hands-on implementation, troubleshooting), and to communicate clearly with the executive team. Core responsibilities * Operational ownership + Own day-to-day IT operations: identity and access management (SSO/MFA), device lifecycle and MDM, endpoint security, network, backups, and remote-work tooling. + Maintain and improve an employee-facing IT service model (ticketing, SLAs, knowledge base, onboarding/offboarding). * Security & compliance + Implement and maintain baseline security controls (MFA, patching, least privilege, phishing defenses, logging/monitoring). + Lead incident response, forensics and remediation; create runbooks and playbooks. + Prepare the company for audits or investor / partner security reviews; implement risk reduction projects. + Serve as the primary guardian of the organization's digital assets, responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy * Vendor & contract management + Own relationships and contracts with critical vendors (Okta/SSO, MDM, endpoint/EDR, cloud providers, SaaS procurement), negotiate pricing, drive cost optimization and vendor SLAs. + Manage outsourced IT partners and contractors. Ensure high quality of deliverables and transparency. * Infrastructure & cloud + Coordinate with engineering on cloud identity, network segmentation and secure access patterns; partner effectively with engineering/devops teams where responsibilities overlap. + Own on-prem or hybrid infrastructure if present (or cloud spend & lifecycle if fully cloud). * Process, documentation & governance + Build and enforce IT policies (acceptable use, device policy, BYOD, password/credential standards). + Deliver clear, up-to-date documentation: asset inventory, runbooks, onboarding/offboarding checklists, project plans. + Establish measurable KPIs: ticket response/resolution times, patch compliance, uptime SLAs, time to onboard, incident MTTR. * People & communication + This role will initially be an individual contributor with a path to building a team as Osmo scales. + Communicate clearly to executives and non-technical staff; produce concise status reports, risk summaries, and roadmap updates. Success criteria (first 90 days) * Deliver a 30/60/90 day plan including top 10 critical risks and remediations. * Implement an authoritative IT asset & identity inventory. * Establish ticketing SLAs and reduce ticket backlog by measurable amount (e.g., 50%). * Implement or improve an MDM + SSO baseline and resolve high-risk issues (unpatched endpoints, overly permissive access). * Provide a security & continuity roadmap, including vendor consolidation or cost reductions. ## Related Videos - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)