Head of IT Systems Engineering

Required

• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years directly leading teams of systems engineers and software engineers in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment
• Proven ownership of purchasing, inventory management, and budgeting at scale
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of current IAM practices and cloud-based identity, SSO, SAML, and SCIM
• Experience with hosted cloud applications, including Okta, Google Workspace, Asana, Figma, and Slack
• Experience establishing governance for emerging technology, including AI usage policy, data protection, and vendor risk review
• Track record of setting strategy and roadmaps, then delegating effectively while staying close enough to the details to coach and unblockExperience with configuration management and automation tools such as JAMF, Intune, Puppet, and Munki
• Working knowledge of scripting and API integration (REST, OAuth, Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Claude, and OpenAI, including deployment, administration, and integration through APIs, connectors, and MCP servers
• Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
• A strong mix of problem solving and a positive, service-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners
• Curiosity and a bias toward experimenting with AI in your own work, and the ability to lead a team through rapid change