IT Director - Remote
Company: Yugabyte
Location: Houston
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to build the default database
for cloud native applications in a multi cloud world. We are well
underway on this journey with YugabyteDB, the open source,
high-performance, distributed SQL database that runs on any cloud
and enables developers to get instantly productive using well-known
APIs. And the best is yet to come! We are looking for talented and
driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build
a lasting and impactful company.Yugabyte is looking for an IT
Director who is passionate about leading and mentoring a growing
international team of IT professionals! This person will work
closely with Yugabyte's Security Team and with leaders from various
sectors of Yugabyte to maintain our corporate network and IT
assets, implement new technology, and support our compliance
efforts.The IT Director will play a pivotal role in our company by
managing all aspects of internal IT infrastructure. Your team will
oversee and troubleshoot the company network, provision all new
hire laptops and access to corporate systems, procure software, own
third-party provider relationships, and assist us with all aspects
of Yugabyte's security and privacy compliance. -The ideal candidate
is responsible, dependable, willing to learn new skills and enjoys
laying the foundation to scale an organization's IT needs in a fast
growing environment. As a leader at Yugabyte, you will manage and
develop a team of dedicated IT professionals to ensure we meet the
requirements of the business.Responsibilities:
- Grow and Learn: Yugabyte is a fast growing company with
interesting problems
- Procurement of IT equipment: source vendors, purchase equipment
(e.g. computers, computer/home office accessories, software
tools)
- Administration of third party IT providers: Upgrading,
installing, and configuring new hardware and software to meet
company needs
- Access Control: Guide and direct access control ticketing and
fulfillment by the team
- Endpoint infrastructure administration: Coordinate the
management of all of our endpoints. This includes assessment,
selection, and maintenance of hardware, antivirus, MDM and laptop
management software, OS patching, software installation, etc.
- Team management and recruitment: This will be a global IT
management role. The IT Director will be responsible for the
direction, mentorship, and training of the IT staff as well as
strengthening the team as needed in the US and abroad.
- Domain infrastructure management: Maintain all company domain
names.
- Assist in protecting the company's infrastructure: Work with
our Information Security team to help carry out policies and
protect the business' technology resources
- Office Network Administration: Oversee onsite office technology
management and maintenance with respect to conference/meetings
tools; IT support for day-to-day operations, onsite equipment and
software trouble-shooting; office network administration, etc.
- Strategic Planning: Craft and maintain a strategic plan for our
IT system landscape with multi-functional partners, including
assisting with the decisions on new solutions as well as working to
consolidate redundant solutions
- Information Security: You will be working in tandem with
Yugabyte's Information Security team to protect the company's
infrastructure. A demonstrable understanding of security will be
crucial in making good decisions related to infrastructure and
access control.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborative with multi-functional
Yugabyte teams including DevOps, Information Security, Finance,
Cloud Operations, and Software Engineering to assist with IT-based
solutions to support the business objectives.
- Help Desk: Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple time
zones.
- Compliance: Ensure that all Yugabyte processes meet our
security and privacy requirements and controls, including assisting
with risk assessments and compliance effortsRequirements:
- Bachelor degree in a related field preferred
- Senior level skillset managing corporate networks; network
access control experience a plus
- Organizational, and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- 3 years of experience or more in an IT leadership role
- Expertise in managing a mac and linux workstations a plus.
- Mid-to-Senior level skill set managing a corporate Google
workspace environment; Office 365 knowledge a plus but not
required
- Basic knowledge of provisioning users, applying network
security rules, and integrating corporate processes like Okta
authentication with at least one of the following cloud service
provider environments: Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, and Amazon
AWS
- Mid-to-Senior level skill set in information security as it
applies to hardening and securing corporate assets
- Experience with Okta IdP administrationInterview Process:
Health and safety remain a top priority for all of our roles. As
such, all Yugabyte interviews are held virtually. - Although we are
based in Silicon Valley, we hire exceptional folks wherever they
are! - Our process usually lasts 2-3 weeks and consists of a phone
screen and Zoom interviews including senior leaders.Our Benefits: -
- Remote work
- Competitive Salary
- Full Health Benefits
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
- Internet and Phone Reimbursement
- Home Office Setup ReimbursementEqual Employment Opportunity
Statement:As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed
to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment
and selection will be made without discrimination based on race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability, genetic information or
characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or
other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds
specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
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