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By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments.\nBuilt on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data-including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases-Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.\nBy combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good-they deliver results. Learn more at later.com.\nAbout this position:\nWe’re looking for a highly technical Lead IT Specialist to own and evolve our corporate IT systems/access and security at a senior level. This is not a “tickets all day” role - it’s a high technical role that still stays close to the planning and the execution. You’ll be responsible for building secure, configure, and well-governed systems or 3rd party integration across identity/access, endpoint management, device compliance, and core productivity platforms (Google Workspace and key SaaS).\nThis person will be the technical owner for IT foundations that support SOC2/ISO readiness, secure access, reliable onboarding/offboarding, and device compliance across a growing organization.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nStrategy\nParticipate and advise on the IT technical roadmap across identity, endpoint security, access governance, and core corporate systems.\nPartner with Security/Infra to ensure SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 controls are operational (and not just documented).\nEstablish standards for device compliance, access management, and SaaS lifecycle (intake → review → onboarding → offboarding).\nDrive adoption of scalable patterns: SSO-first, least privilege, automated lifecycle management, and measurable compliance.\nGovernment of IT equipment in company offices (equipment in conference rooms, entrance doors, security cameras, etc.)\nTechnical/ Execution\nOwn Google Workspace administration end-to-end (org policies, groups, security settings, audits, access hygiene).\nLead Identity & Access Management: SSO/SAML, SCIM provisioning, group-based access control, and app access patterns.\nOwn device endpoint management at scale:\nKandji/Iru (Mac) and Intune (Windows) device policy enforcement\nOS update compliance, encryption, malware protection, and reporting\nBuild and maintain operational automation:\nBetterCloud or SaaS Manager workflows (onboarding/offboarding, group membership, access reviews)\nScripted automation (where appropriate) to reduce manual work\nOwn core “security hygiene” within IT:\nAccount lifecycle, joiner/mover/leaver processes\nDevice inventory accuracy and compliance dashboards\nAudit evidence collection that’s clean and repeatable\nSupport vendor/tool governance:\nSoftware inventory ownership (admin + business owner)\nVendor classification and risk review inputs (in partnership with Security/Legal)\nTeam / Collaboration\nPartner with Infra/DevOps/Security to align on controls, identity design, and incident readiness.\nWork with HR/PeopleOps on onboarding/offboarding and policy rollout.\nCollaborate with Finance/Procurement on renewals, licensing discipline, and cost visibility.\nCreate clear documentation/runbooks so IT is easier to operate and scale.\nResearch/Best Practices\nDefine “how we work” standards: SLA tiers, escalation rules, evidence cadence, and system ownership.\nReduce repeat incidents via automation, standardization, and root-cause improvements.\nBuild a monthly operating rhythm: access reviews, device compliance review, vendor/tool audits, and reporting.\nWhat success looks like:\nFirst 30 days:\nMeet key stakeholders (IT, Security, DevOps, HR, Finance). Take ownership of IT intake: ticket flow, SLA usage, escalations, and current pain points. Audit Google Workspace, groups, SSO apps, device inventory (Mac/Windows), and current policies. Review SOC2/ISO requirements that touch IT (access, device compliance, evidence). Identify quick wins: cleanup high-risk access, fix top recurring tickets, and document “how-to” basics for the team.\nFirst 60 days:\nStabilize operations: reduce ticket backlog, tighten prioritization, and improve response consistency. Implement a clear onboarding/offboarding workflow (Google Workspace + SSO + device provisioning) and standardize access requests. Roll out baseline endpoint compliance reporting (Kandji/Intune) for patching, encryption, AV. Build a vendor/software inventory with owners and admin contacts. Start monthly access reviews + evidence collection cadence for SOC2 (and prep for Type II).\nFirst 90 days:\nDeliver measurable improvements: faster onboarding, fewer repeat tickets, and higher endpoint compliance (patching/encryption/AV). Lock down SSO standards: app catalog, ownership, least-privilege groups, and (where possible) SCIM automation. Formalize IT runbooks and a small project roadmap (next quarter). Ensure SOC2/ISO readiness is “operational,” not ad-hoc: recurring evidence, vendor reviews, and audit-ready documentation. Present a clear plan for future capacity needs (contractor vs hire) based on volume and risk.\nWhat you bring:\n7+ years in IT engineering / systems administration / corporate systems leadership (senior technical depth).\nDeep expertise in Google Workspace administration and security controls.\nStrong experience with SSO/SAML and SCIM (Okta or similar IdP), group-based access models, least-privilege design.\nStrong endpoint management experience: Kandji (Mac) and/or Intune (Windows), patching, encryption, AV, compliance reporting.\nComfort operating in a compliance-driven environment (SOC2 / ISO), including evidence, audits, and operational controls.\nStrong documentation habits and a “make it repeatable” mindset.\nCalm, practical, senior ownership: can run the work, prioritize, push back, and build scalable patterns.\nNice to have\nBetterCloud or similar automation tooling experience\nVendor risk management inputs and software governance experience\nExperience rolling out Okta/device trust policies or conditional access\nExperience building IT dashboards and metrics (SLA, compliance, lifecycle time)\nExperience with auditing mechanisms and processes (SOC2, ISO 27001)\nHow you work: \nDriven by Impact: You deliver results that matter-prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.\nStrategic & Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.\nCurious & Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast-challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.\nCollaborative & Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive-removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.\nAccountable & Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.\nEmotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.\nOur approach to compensation:\nWe take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.\nOur salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.\nTo comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted. \nAdditionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.\nSalary Range: \n$110,000- 150,000 USD\n#LI-Hybrid \nWhere we work:\nWe have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located. \nDiversity, inclusion, and accessibility:\nAt Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset at every level of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and building teams for culture add rather than culture fit. We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.\nWe are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. 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