IT Systems Lead

AeroVect•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AeroVect is hiring its first dedicated internal IT professional to own the systems, devices, and processes that support a growing, distributed workforce. This highly hands-on role will build and manage company-wide device management, endpoint security, identity and access controls, IT support processes, and scalable IT operations. The position supports a significant engineering population using Ubuntu Linux and works closely with Engineering, Operations, People, and external IT and security providers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in IT systems engineering, systems administration, corporate IT, or a related technical role.
Strong hands-on experience administering Ubuntu Linux endpoints, including system configuration, troubleshooting, software management, and security.
Experience managing mixed operating system environments, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Experience implementing and administering endpoint or mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace administration, identity and access management, MFA, and employee onboarding and offboarding.
Experience implementing endpoint security controls, including disk encryption, patch management, endpoint protection, and recovery processes.
Proficiency with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or similar tools.
Experience independently leading IT infrastructure projects from initial assessment and tool selection through deployment and ongoing operations.
Strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, endpoint hardware, networking, and business applications.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and take ownership in a fast-paced startup environment.
Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented approach to supporting technical and nontechnical teams.
Ability to work onsite in Atlanta and provide hands-on support for local equipment and employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an early IT hire or IT systems owner at a rapidly growing technology or engineering company.
Experience supporting organizations with 100–500 employees and distributed international teams.
Familiarity with Fleet, JumpCloud, or similar cross-platform device management solutions.
Experience deploying and managing Linux disk encryption, including LUKS and recovery-key management.
Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR), security monitoring, and incident response coordination.
Familiarity with CIS Controls, NIST cybersecurity guidance, or similar security frameworks.
Experience working with managed service providers (MSPs) or external security vendors.
Familiarity with GitOps, infrastructure automation, or configuration management tools such as Ansible.
Experience supporting engineering environments involving Docker, Kubernetes, SSH, and specialized Linux development tools.
Experience establishing IT processes, documentation, and security standards from scratch.

Responsibilities

Own corporate IT infrastructure, including employee laptops, workstations, shared devices, and associated IT systems.
Implement and manage a company-wide device management platform across Ubuntu Linux, macOS, iPadOS, and Windows.
Establish and maintain endpoint security standards for disk encryption, patch management, endpoint protection, device monitoring, and recovery.
Manage identity and access controls for Google Workspace and other business-critical applications, including MFA, permissions, and secure onboarding and offboarding.
Build and maintain automated workflows for device provisioning, software deployment, configuration management, and employee lifecycle management.
Manage IT onboarding and offboarding, ensuring employees receive configured equipment and appropriate access.
Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for employees.
Manage hardware procurement, inventory, equipment lifecycle, repairs, replacements, and device recovery.
Develop and maintain IT security policies, documentation, incident response procedures, and operational standards.
Partner with Engineering to ensure security controls work with development tools, containers, drivers, and specialized engineering workflows.
Coordinate with external IT and security providers on implementation, escalations, monitoring, and incident response.
Support employees in multiple countries through remote administration, equipment logistics, and coordination with local service providers.
Identify opportunities to improve security, automate repetitive tasks, and scale IT operations.