IT Manager Role Summary The IT Manager at inKind is responsible for building, operating, and continuously improving our internal IT environment to support a fast-growing, late-stage startup. This role blends hands-on technical execution with people and vendor management to ensure employees have reliable, secure, and well-supported technology. You will own day-to-day IT operations across corporate infrastructure, identity and access management, endpoint management, SaaS tooling, help desk support, and lightweight office network administration.

You will also support employees with secure remote access solutions, including Tailscale, while partnering closely with the Platform Engineering team, which owns network architecture, ACLs, and mesh policy. As the company scales, you'll help define processes, policies, and systems that improve reliability, security, and employee experience, while remaining close to the work yourself. This is a highly collaborative role that works across all departments to ensure technology enables productivity rather than becoming a bottleneck.

Who You Are

Operationally focused: You enjoy keeping systems running smoothly and improving them over time Hands-on and accountable: You’re comfortable owning IT issues end-to-end, from troubleshooting to resolution Detail-oriented: You understand that small operational details have outsized impact on employee experience Self-sufficient: You can manage your own workload, prioritize effectively, and ask for help when needed Service-minded: You view IT as a partner to the business, not just a support function

Responsibilities

/ Essential Functions IT Operations Support Own and manage day-to-day IT operations, including corporate infrastructure, SaaS tools, endpoint support, and help desk workflows Provide hands-on technical support for in-office and remote employees, including onboarding and offboarding Define and deliver a consistent IT service experience for employees, including in-office technology (WiFi, conference rooms, AV) and reliable network connectivity Maintain reliable office connectivity and support company remote access (Tailscale), including device enrollment, user access, and first-line troubleshooting, coordinating with the platform team on network and access policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Administration, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in IT operations or IT support roles, with 1–2+ years in a people or project leadership role Strong experience supporting a hybrid workforce across macOS and Windows environments Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and similar SaaS tools Experience implementing and maintaining MDM solutions (e.g., JAMF, Rippling, VMware AirWatch) Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for endpoints, access management, and employee tooling Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (WiFi, DNS, basic troubleshooting), ideal