Head of IT

Nexus Cognitive

IT leader responsible for IT operations and vendor performance in a scaling engineering company. Building IT function across US and India while ensuring security and compliance.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT operations management, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace administration, identity and access management, and vendor performance oversight. Capable of establishing IT policies and managing device lifecycle in a mixed environment to support business growth and compliance.

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Microsoft 365 AdministrationGoogle Workspace AdministrationIdentity And Access ManagementVendor ManagementIT Operations Leadership

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Hard Skills

Microsoft 365 AdministrationGoogle Workspace AdministrationEntra ID (Azure AD)IntuneEndpoint Lifecycle ManagementRippling ITIT Policy DevelopmentDevice Lifecycle ManagementOnboarding And Offboarding WorkflowsAI Security Controls

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceSlackRippling ITMicrosoft Entra IDIntune

Industry Keywords

IT OperationsVendor Performance ManagementSecurity And ComplianceCorporate Collaboration ToolsDistributed Workforce

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a high-trust, high-velocity IT function supporting a fast-growing, engineering-heavy company.
Run day-to-day IT operations, manage vendor performance, and partner closely with Security and Compliance.
Design and manage streamlined onboarding and offboarding workflows leveraging Rippling IT.
Own device lifecycle management, including procurement, inventory tracking, and hardware refresh cycles.
Establish IT policies, standards, and service levels for a distributed workforce (US + India).
Lead corporate collaboration tooling migrations, including Google Workspace and Slack migration.
Evaluate and implement AI security controls and tooling.
Develop and maintain IT policies that support business growth while ensuring security and compliance.
Own identity and access administration in Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace.
Own vendor selection, contracts, and performance management (including MSPs and migration specialists).

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive IT experience, including ownership of corporate IT in a scaling environment.
Proven experience leading hands-on IT operations.
Strong experience across:
- Microsoft 365 administration and Google Workspace administration
- Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access practices
- Intune (or equivalent) and endpoint lifecycle management
- Mixed Mac + Windows environments
- Rippling IT or similar HR/IT platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and MSPs with clear SOWs, KPIs, and accountability.
Strong communication skills with executives and technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A collaborative team culture built on curiosity and respect
Challenging work where your contributions clearly matter
A leadership team that invests in learning and development
The opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud, data, and AI innovation