Senior IT Operations Manager

Senior IT Operations ManagerBrigit is looking for a Senior IT Operations Manager to build, mature, and scale our internal IT Operations function. You'll partner closely with our VP of Engineering, Security, Compliance, and People teams to develop and execute Brigit's IT strategy. While you'll oversee one IT Support Specialist responsible for day-to-day help desk operations, this role is primarily focused on building scalable processes, improving security and compliance, driving automation, and ensuring operational excellence as Brigit continues to grow.We're looking for someone who enjoys creating structure where it doesn't yet exist-someone who is a builder, a problem solver, and a hands-on leader who takes ownership, drives execution, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to get things done.What you'll be doing:Day-to-Day IT Operations Own Brigit's day-to-day IT Operations strategy while partnering with our IT Support Specialist on daily support activities, providing mentorship, coaching, and prioritizationWork with our MSP to provision hardware and manage user onboarding and offboardingOwn VPN infrastructure - troubleshoot connectivity issues and manage certificate-based device accessEnsure compliance and consistent adherence to existing IT policies and procedures and develop/mature policies where they don't existReview and update our IT Risk assessment on a quarterly basisIdentity & Access Management Own Identity & Access Management (IAM) across BrigitAdminister and continuously improve our Single Sign-On (SSO) environment with Okta, including SAML, SCIM, provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access controlSecurity Infrastructure & Operations Implement and maintain security configurations across software, hardware, and cloud infrastructure in line with audit standardsManage security tooling: firewalls, SIEM, and intrusion detection/prevention systemsEvaluate new technologies that improve security, scalability, automation, and the employee experienceServe as Brigit's IT/security point of contact with our parent company (Upbound) and affiliated brands - coordinating incident communication, aligning on policies, and pushing back where neededIT Audit Management & Support Serve as primary liaison for third-party IT audits (SOC I & II, PCI, penetration tests, SOX) in partnership with our compliance teamDrive remediation planning for any audit findingsIncident Management Participate in and help improve Brigit's incident response processDefine escalation paths, classification standards, and post-incident review practicesDocumentation & Operational Excellence Own the creation, refinement, maintenance, and governance of all IT documentation, including system architecture docs, SOPs, operational runbooks, onboarding/offboarding documentation, knowledge base articles, and internal IT policiesDevelop and improve our Jira-based internal help desk, including process improvements and automationEstablish documentation standards that improve consistency, knowledge sharing, audit readiness, and operational maturityIdentify gaps in existing documentation and proactively build scalable processes where none currently existCollaboration & Training Partner with Engineering to strengthen authentication, access controls, and security best practices across the organizationConduct internal security training to promote security awareness across the companyBuild trusted relationships with vendors, external partners, and third-party auditors to continuously assess and improve Brigit's security posture and IT ecosystemContribute to Brigit's internal AI task force from an IT and security lensWhat you have:6+ years of experience in IT, with 2+ years at a fast-growing tech company or startup environment requiredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related fieldHands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP).Experience managing an IDP Platform such as OktaExperience managing a managed service provider (MSP) such as RipplingExperience with Jira for help desk or project management is a plusExperience serving as the IT lead or primary liaison during SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI, penetration testing, or similar compliance audits.Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar.Experience with implementing security tools and monitoring systems.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.Ability to balance long-term strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational needs.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus.Compensation:The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $135,000 - $160,000.

This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible (other benefits listed below). The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.Our benefits and team:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible PTO Policy401k planPaid Parental LeavePhysical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for access to virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace Care for covered virtual therapy sessions and unlimited on demand health supportMonthly reimbursements to use against wifi and cell phone billsAnnual reimbursement for Learning & DevelopmentHelp hard working Americans build a brighter financial futureHigh-growth companyA dynamic, flexible and collaborative start-up work environment with a highly talented teamBrigit is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email :For information on our data privacy policies, see the Brigit California Personnel Privacy Policy.Brigit uses E-Verify for employment authorization.

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