InLighten Technologies · 20 hours ago
Information Technology Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expInLighten Technologies is a Silicon Valley company developing next-generation microLED technologies for augmented reality and AI-powered smart glasses. They are seeking an IT Manager to oversee the IT function, providing hands-on support while building scalable systems and processes for a growing startup.
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Responsibilities
Own the full IT function end-to-end: Act as the primary IT resource, manage day-to-day support, and build an IT roadmap aligned to company growth
Device Management: Manage permissions, enforce least-privilege access, and maintain asset inventory
Security and Compliance: Develop baseline security controls (MFA, patching, encryption, EDR, and backups) and support audits or customer security questionnaires
Cloud/SaaS Administration: Own core SaaS tooling, manage licenses, and standardize configurations
Design, build, and operate an internal air-gaped network: Stand up and maintain a small, isolated server/workstation network environment for sensitive workloads. Define the network architecture, access controls, and secure data transfer procedures. Maintain backups, securely apply patches, and monitor system health
Office IT: Configure and maintain office networking (Wi-Fi, printers, conference AV, etc.)
Documentation and Process Building: Create clear IT policies and documentation that scale as the company grows
Plan for Scale: Design systems that can grow with the company while preparing for an eventual expansion of the IT team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on IT experience with direct ownership of day-to-day support and/or infrastructure AND including significant System Administrator responsibilities
Strong understanding of designing, deploying, and maintaining networks including LAN/Wi-Fi, VLANs, firewalls, etc
Previous experience implementing security controls including access controls, device encryption, patch management, EDR/AV, and access reviews
Good grasp of administering common SaaS tools and managing licensing
Documentation mindset with the ability to write clear and concise IT policies and guides
Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills to support the eventual expansion of the IT infrastructure and team
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Previous experience designing and/or operating a fully isolated secure network environment including enforcing access controls and maintaining data security
Familiarity with compliance questionnaires such as SOC 2
Proven track record working in a small company and/or high-autonomy environment (prioritizing and executing work independently)
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Company
InLighten Technologies
Inlighten Technologies is pioneering next-generation microLED display technology for augmented reality (AR) applications.
Founded in 2025Santa Clara, California, US
2-10 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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