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# Director of IT

- **Company:** Greenhouse Software, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, Cloud Platform System, Okta, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/embed/job_app?for=sambanovasystems&token=6233377004

## About the Role

* B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
 * 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations
 * 5+ years of experience leading IT teams
 * Experience running both backend infrastructure and end-user IT
 * Experience building or running a security operations program
 * Experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
 * Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and macOS administration, identity management such as Okta or Entra ID, and MDM
 * Able to work onsite at our Bay Area office on a regular basis, * Experience at a startup or high-growth company
 * Experience supporting hardware or semiconductor engineering teams, including HPC or lab environments
 * Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance programs
 * Experience scaling an IT team through rapid headcount growth

## Description

The IT team supports SambaNova's employees and infrastructure. We manage the servers, networks, and cloud accounts our engineering teams use to build and test AI chips and systems. We also handle employee laptops, accounts, and software, and we run security across the company. The team is small and works closely with engineering and DevOps., As Director of IT on the IT team, you will lead infrastructure, end-user IT, security operations, and DevOps support across the company. You will set the direction for the function and grow the team, and you will also do hands-on work when the team needs it. This role can be leveled at Director or Senior Director depending on experience., * Lead server and backend infrastructure, including on-prem and cloud systems, networking, storage, and identity

 * Run desktop and end-user IT, including laptop provisioning, SaaS tools, help desk, and onboarding and off boarding
 * Build and run the security program and security operations, including endpoint protection, access control, monitoring, and incident response
 * Partner with engineering on DevOps tooling, CI/CD infrastructure, and automation
 * Hire and manage the IT team, and set its roadmap and budget
 * Manage vendors and contracts for IT and security tools
 * Configure systems, troubleshoot outages, and write automation yourself when needed