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# Lead IT Administrator

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Scripting, Okta, Juniper, Information Technology, Casper Suite, Gsuite, CIS Benchmarks, SentinelOne Expertise
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-it-administrator-san-francisco-ca--d8db7a5e-be07-4281-b701-484b0f406692

## About the Role

* 5-15 years of experience in IT administration, IT operations, systems administration, or related technical roles.
 * Experience owning IT operations end-to-end at a high-growth startup with approximately 50-300 employees.
 * Proven experience supporting rapidly scaling organizations through periods of significant headcount growth.
 * Strong experience administering Mac-first environments supporting engineering and technical teams.
 * Experience implementing and managing identity providers such as Okta or similar platforms.
 * Hands-on experience deploying and administering MDM solutions such as Jamf or Kandji.
 * Experience building automated onboarding, offboarding, and provisioning workflows.
 * Strong understanding of endpoint security, identity management, access controls, and security best practices.
 * Ability to operate as a highly autonomous individual contributor with strong ownership and initiative.
 * Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

 * Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
 * Experience with Okta, Jamf, Kandji, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Tailscale, Google Workspace, and modern SaaS ecosystems.
 * Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance frameworks.
 * Strong scripting, automation, or software development skills.
 * Demonstrated use of AI tools to automate workflows, improve support operations, and increase productivity.
 * Experience working at high-growth Series A-D startups, particularly within AI, software, fintech, or infrastructure companies.
 * Familiarity with zero-trust networking, VPNs, endpoint compliance, and modern identity architectures.
 * Interest in scaling systems proactively rather than operating reactively.

## Description

* Own and operate the company's entire IT infrastructure, identity systems, and endpoint management environment.
 * Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and access management.
 * Build automated workflows for account creation, permissions management, device provisioning, and SaaS administration.
 * Administer identity and access management platforms including SSO, SCIM, MFA, and role-based access controls.
 * Manage a Mac-first device environment, including MDM, security baselines, patching, compliance, and lifecycle management.
 * Lead corporate security initiatives related to endpoint protection, access controls, audit readiness, and security operations.
 * Support SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related compliance programs through technical controls and documentation.
 * Evaluate, implement, and optimize SaaS tools, licensing processes, and vendor management workflows.
 * Leverage AI tools and automation to eliminate repetitive operational tasks and improve scalability.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across devices, networking, SaaS platforms, and office infrastructure.
 * Partner closely with Engineering leadership and company founders to support organizational growth and security objectives.