About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Director of IT to lead and scale Lyte’s IT infrastructure and operations. This role is responsible for building a secure, reliable, and scalable IT environment that supports a growing technology company.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who can set direction, build standards, and lead a team, while staying close enough to the work to drive execution and make strong technical decisions. The ideal candidate has led IT in a technology company with hundreds of employees, preferably in an environment that includes both hardware and software development.
What you'll do
- Company-wide IT operations, including end-user support, devices, systems, enterprise tools, and network infrastructure
- Identity and access management across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and related security controls
- Administration and support of macOS, Windows, and Linux environments
- Endpoint management, patching, device security, vulnerability management, and operational IT controls
- Partnership with cross-functional teams to support Information Security program execution, including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001
- Cloud and hybrid IT support in partnership with Engineering
- IT team leadership, operational discipline, and scalable processes
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on IT leadership experience in a medium to large size technology company (hundreds of employees), preferably with both hardware and software development
- 15+ years of experience across IT operations, systems administration, and end-user support, including 5+ years in IT leadership
- Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune
- Strong Linux administration experience
- Experience supporting macOS and Windows environments at scale
- Experience with endpoint security, device management, patching, access controls, and network infrastructure
- Proven experience supporting SOC 2 Type II and/or ISO 27001
- Scripting and automation skills in Bash, PowerShell, and/or Python
- Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in Information Security and/or AI infrastructure is a strong advantage
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Experience supporting GPU/AI environments
- Experience with EPDA/EDA environments
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft, AWS, Linux, or Security
Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible vacation and time-off policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team