Information Technology Manager

About the Company

Inlighten Technologies is a Silicon Valley company developing next-generation microLED technologies for augmented reality (AR) and AI-powered smart glasses. Our mission is to push the limits of microLED performance and manufacturing, enabling scalable, mass-market production. Join us to help create the displays that will power the future of immersive computing.

Description

We are seeking an IT Manager to own our IT function end-to-end, providing hands-on support while building scalable systems and processes for a growing startup. You will manage identity and access, device provisioning and MDM, core SaaS tooling, security fundamentals (MFA, patching, EDR, backups), vendor relationships, and documentation for onboarding/offboarding and day-to-day operations. You will also design, set up, and maintain a small internal air-gapped network for sensitive workloads, including secure access controls, controlled data transfer procedures, monitoring, and recovery planning.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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 & Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inlighten Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.