<meta><h3 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Opportunity:</span></h3><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are hiring our first dedicated IT leader to build, own, and scale our internal technology environment from the ground up. This is a foundational role responsible for everything from day-to-day IT operations to long-term security, systems strategy, and policy development.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">You will design and implement the systems, processes, and safeguards that keep our team productive, secure, and compliant. If you thrive in building from scratch, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and can balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking, this role is for you.</span></p><h3 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What You’ll Own:</span></h3><h4 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">IT Operations & Support</strong></b></h4><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage all employee devices (Mac and Windows) across the organization</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee device lifecycle (procurement, provisioning, maintenance, decommissioning) in partnership with our PEO provider</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Administer and optimize our existing MDM solution provided through our PEO</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide hands-on IT support and troubleshooting across the organization</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure consistent device standards, security configurations, and compliance across all endpoints</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor IT vendor and software spend, track billing for IT services, and identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization</span></li></ul><h4 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identity & Access Management</strong></b></h4><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own system access across all tools and platforms</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Design and maintain onboarding and offboarding processes for IT and system access</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure least-privilege access and proper role-based permissions</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor and manage access to API keys, credentials, and sensitive integrations, including auditing usage and enforcing secure practices</span></li></ul><h4 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Cybersecurity, AI Governance & Risk Management</strong></b></h4><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead company-wide cybersecurity initiatives and training programs</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Implement and manage security tools (e.g., endpoint protection, MFA, SSO)</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify risks and proactively strengthen our security posture</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Establish safeguards and governance around the company’s use of AI tools and platforms to ensure secure, responsible, and compliant usage</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with teams to evaluate emerging AI workflows, tools, and automations for security, privacy, and operational risk</span></li></ul><h4 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Systems & Infrastructure</strong></b></h4><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own and administer our Google Workspace environment (user management, security settings, configurations)</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Evaluate, implement, and manage additional IT systems and tools as we scale</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own vendor relationships for IT-related services (including our PEO for device/MDM)</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective</span></li></ul><h4 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Data Protection & Business Continuity</strong></b></h4><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Establish and maintain data backup and recovery processes</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans</span></li></ul><h4 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Policies, Compliance & Documentation</strong></b></h4><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures from scratch</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure alignment with security best practices and any relevant compliance requirements</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Create clear documentation for systems, processes, and internal use</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">You’re a Fit If…</span></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">You have an Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Have experience owning or heavily contributing to IT in a startup or high-growth environment</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Are comfortable being a team of one and making decisions independently</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Can move between strategy and hands-on execution with ease</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Have strong experience with device management, identity/access management, and SaaS ecosystems</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Understand cybersecurity fundamentals and have implemented security practices in real environments</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Have familiarity with API security, access governance, and modern AI tooling considerations in the workplace</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Are proactive, organized, and naturally build structure where there is ambiguity</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Enjoy building processes and systems from the ground up</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Nice to Have</span></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working with PEO-managed IT environments</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Deep experience with MDM tools (even if different from our current provider)</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with Google Workspace administration at scale</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Background in security training or awareness programs</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Why This Role Rocks:</span></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Competitive Salary </span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees</span><br><i><em style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">(Family coverage available at employee cost)</em></i></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">401(k) Retirement Plan</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Parental Leave</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Free Access to Javvy Products</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Career Growth Opportunities</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment</span></li></ul>