Full job description
Samba TV seeks an experienced IT Operations Manager (IC) to lead IT operations at San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. The role involves managing corporate IT independently across multiple disciplines including end-user support, device management, identity and access management, office infrastructure, AV systems, and security compliance. Responsibilities include serving as primary IT contact, managing IT infrastructure and helpdesk, device lifecycle management, onboarding/offboarding workflows, administering identity providers like Okta, maintaining office network and AV systems, participating in ISO audits, enforcing security policies, managing vendors, and leading IT projects. Requires 5+ years in IT system administration or operations, proficiency with macOS and Windows endpoint management, MDM platforms, identity providers, networking fundamentals, and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in AdTech/MarTech, relevant certifications, IT service management tools, scripting/automation skills, AV support, cloud services knowledge, and compliance framework experience. Salary range is $90,000 - $110,000 per year with additional benefits.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary IT contact for all employees at assigned West Coast office locations
- Maintain, monitor, and manage IT infrastructure including end-user devices, office networks, SaaS services, and AV systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues with a focus on rapid resolution and high system availability
- Manage IT helpdesk tickets, ensuring issues are prioritized, tracked, and resolved within SLA targets
- Build and maintain a local knowledge base and self-service resources to empower users and reduce repeat requests
- Own the full device lifecycle: procurement, imaging, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning for Mac and PC environments
- Manage MDM platforms (Jamf, Intune, or similar) including device enrollment, policy enforcement, app deployment, and compliance monitoring
- Coordinate hardware procurement with vendors, managing orders, inventory tracking, and asset management
- Oversee hardware and software asset management, maintaining accurate records and ensuring devices meet organizational standards
- Execute the full IT onboarding workflow for new hires: account creation, device provisioning, application access, and day-one readiness
- Manage IT offboarding processes including account deactivation, access revocation, device collection, and data handling
- Continuously refine onboarding and offboarding workflows to improve efficiency and employee experience
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and hiring managers to ensure seamless technology transitions
- Administer Okta (or equivalent IdP) including user provisioning, SSO configurations, MFA enforcement, and group/policy management
- Process access requests, role changes, and entitlement reviews in alignment with security policies
- Implement and maintain security measures across the identity stack, monitoring for vulnerabilities and responding to incidents
- Troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues across the SaaS application stack
- Manage and maintain office network infrastructure including Wi-Fi, switches, and local connectivity
- Own conference room AV systems: setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades
- Coordinate with building management and ISPs for connectivity issues and office moves
- Ensure office technology environments are reliable, secure, and support hybrid work requirements
- Participate in ISO audit processes including evidence gathering, controls documentation, and audit walkthroughs
- Enforce endpoint security policies through MDM and ensure devices meet compliance standards
- Support vulnerability management and patch compliance at the endpoint level
- Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and security posture
- Escalate security incidents appropriately and assist with incident response as needed
- Engage with external vendors for hardware, software, and services procurement
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness
- Oversee contract renewals, maintenance agreements, and software licensing
- Evaluate new tools and technologies that could improve IT service delivery at your sites
- Lead and execute IT projects at your sites, including system upgrades, office buildouts, and technology rollouts
- Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements for site-level initiatives
- Collaborate with other departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on technology needs and implementations
- Provide input into long-term IT strategy and roadmap development based on site-level observations and needs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in IT system administration, IT operations, or a similar multi-discipline IT role
- Proven ability to independently manage corporate IT across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced technology environment
- Strong hands-on experience with macOS and Windows endpoint management in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with MDM platforms (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, or similar) including policy configuration, app deployment, and compliance enforcement
- Experience administering identity providers (Okta, Azure AD, or similar) including SSO, MFA, and user lifecycle management
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and basic firewall concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Tech stack
macOSWindowsJamfIntuneKandjiOktaAzure ADWi-FiDNSDHCPVPNBashPowerShellPythonAWSAzureGoogle CloudJira Service ManagementServiceNowFreshservice
Benefits
Health insuranceWellness offeringsLife and disability insuranceRetirement savings planPaid holidaysPaid time off (PTO)BonusesShort-term incentivesLong-term incentives