Team8 Stealth Startup-Security and IT Team Lead

Description We are seeking a skilled Security and IT Team Leader to join our team. You will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining IT administration and security solutions to protect our infrastructure. Responsibilities IT Systems & Infrastructure • Lead and guide the IT team, managing priorities and daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery. • Build, configure, and maintain the company’s computing infrastructure, including servers, networks, endpoints, and collaboration tools. • Manage user onboarding/offboarding, account setup, and access control. • Provide technical support for end-users, including software installation, troubleshooting, and remote support. • Maintain and support IT systems and endpoints for a global, distributed team. • Oversee IT asset inventory, procurement, and software licensing. • Ensure system uptime and performance through proactive monitoring, updates, and maintenance. • Manage and troubleshoot video conferencing systems and collaboration platforms. • Optimize IT processes to improve efficiency, standardization, and user experience across the organization. Security Operations • Develop, implement, and maintain security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection). • Monitor systems for security breaches and lead incident response actions. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. • Enforce security policies, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. • Analyze and respond to security events from firewalls, antivirus, and monitoring systems. • Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for all security and IT activities. • Provide security awareness training and promote a culture of security across the organization. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement • Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth IT operations and secure collaboration. • Evaluate and integrate new IT and security tools and technologies. • Audit systems, assess outcomes, and suggest improvements for performance and security. Requirements Requirements • 4+ years of proven experience in security engineering and IT administration. • Strong understanding of security principles, networking, and system administration. • Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and monitoring tools. • Familiarity with operating systems and platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android). • Experience with Active Directory and Google Admin Console. • Knowledge of data backup, recovery, and access control practices. • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Customer service orientation and strong teamwork abilities. • Fluent English.