IT Operations Manager

Bot Auto•Houston, TX

16h

About The Position

At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT Operations Manager to join our team. This role focuses on managing enterprise-wide infrastructure with an emphasis on identity and access management (IAM), system reliability, and workflow automation. Your scope spans corporate IT — offices, data center, endpoints, and SaaS — while also playing a supporting role in our autonomous trucking operations. You will lead a small IT team while remaining an active individual contributor — owning escalations, driving projects, and setting technical direction. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment where they can build scalable processes, mature our security posture, and directly shape how IT operates as the company grows.

Requirements

5+ years of IT operations experience, including 2+ years leading or mentoring a team
Hands-on experience administering an enterprise identity provider (Okta, Entra ID, or similar) — SSO/SCIM integrations, lifecycle automation, and authentication policies
Proven experience managing a SaaS application portfolio, including licensing, provisioning, and spend optimization
Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) with API-driven integration experience
Experience with MDM platforms (Jamf, Intune, or similar) across macOS and Windows fleets
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2) and supporting audit readiness
Experience managing virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, or similar), including provisioning, resource allocation, and lifecycle management
Experience administering enterprise storage systems — high-performance/HPC storage a plus, or solid grounding in corporate NAS/SAN environments

Nice To Haves

Deep Okta administration experience or Okta certification
Experience with NetBox or similar IPAM/DCIM tooling
Working knowledge of network security concepts (segmentation, firewalls, VPN)
Exposure to Kubernetes and GPU compute environments

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable enterprise infrastructure
Ensure high availability and reliability of critical infrastructure and business systems
Monitor and maintain IT systems for optimal performance, uptime, and security
Manage system updates, patching, and software deployment to keep environments secure and current
Drive continuous improvement of ITSM tooling and workflows to increase efficiency and service quality
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive IAM strategies and workflows, including RBAC, JIT access, and PAM
Continuously mature the MDM program — refine enrollment workflows, compliance policies, and configuration baselines as the fleet and workforce scale
Automate repetitive IT workflows and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT support and systems engineers, including performance reviews and growth plans
Set team priorities and manage workload distribution across projects, tickets, and on-call rotation