IT Manager

RADAR•San Diego, CA

3h•$140,000 - $205,000

About The Position

RADAR is seeking a strategic and hands-on IT Manager to lead and scale our internal technology infrastructure. You will own IT operations that support our rapidly growing team—from device management and network security to vendor relationships and compliance. This is a critical role at a company building physical-world data infrastructure, where reliable, secure IT systems directly enable our mission.

Requirements

5+ years of IT management or IT operations experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Deep experience with macOS and Windows endpoint management tools such as Jamf, Intune, or similar MDM platforms
Strong knowledge of cloud identity and access management platforms such as Okta, Google Workspace, or Azure AD
Hands-on experience owning security and compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar
Experience managing IT vendors, procurement processes, and contract negotiations
Clear and confident communicator who can translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
Highly organized, self-directed, and thrive in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hardware + SaaS or IoT company environment
Experience managing network infrastructure including VLANs, VPNs, and enterprise Wi-Fi
Familiarity with IT scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience implementing or managing a Zero Trust security model

Responsibilities

Manage and scale IT operations, including endpoint management, network infrastructure, identity and access management, and help desk support
Own security and compliance programs including SOC 2, device management policies, and incident response planning
Lead IT vendor selection, procurement, and contract management across hardware, software, and services
Partner with Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams to align IT systems and tooling with business needs
Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security standards across the organization
Build, mentor, and grow a small IT team as the company scales
Oversee IT budgeting, asset tracking, and lifecycle management