Founding IT Engineer
Core
Build and own the IT function from the ground up, establishing systems, automation, and processes for endpoints, identity, access control, physical infrastructure, and vendor management.
Role type
Founding IT Engineer (IC)
Builds
Endpoints, identity/access systems, physical infrastructure, vendor management stack, and automation workflows
Domain
Cybersecurity / Applied AI / Enterprise IT
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Python scripting, automation, endpoint management, identity and access management (IAM), vendor management, physical network administration, end-user support, AI tool integration
Preferred skills
SOC 2/ISO 27001 compliance, vulnerability management, Windows administration at scale
Technologies
Python, n8n, Zapier, Google Workspace, Slack, Linear, Microsoft 365, UniFi
Responsibilities
Manage and secure endpoints (MDM, patching, inventory); Own corporate identity and access (SSO, MFA, lifecycle provisioning); Run vendor management for SaaS stack; Manage physical IT infrastructure (networks, access control, cameras); Handle end-user support and ticketing; Build automation to scale operations; Define guardrails for AI tool usage
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC