Shift5 is the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We’re a rapidly growing scale-up that specializes in cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for operational technology (OT) systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a collaborative, passionate, and driven cadre of dynamic, multidisciplinary experts and we’re focused on helping our customer’s fleets run smarter and safer by accessing and democratizing the volumes of onboard OT data generated by transportation and freight fleets, and defense fleets and weapon systems. Come join us.

Our Values:

• Embrace Truth and Integrity: Base decisions on data, foster open dialogue, and uphold unwavering integrity.
• User-Centric Focus: Prioritize user needs to guide our actions and resource allocation.
• Collaborative & Adaptable: Collaborate for excellence, learning from failures and driving iterative improvements, recognizing every decision’s significance.

Shift5 is seeking a versatile full-time IT & Infrastructure Lead to join our growing team in Rosslyn, VA office. This role demands a breadth of knowledge and the flexibility to handle various IT tasks—from providing daily user support to administering our compact datacenter. The ideal candidate must be adept at navigating the complexities of IT systems, ensuring not only their efficiency and reliability but also their security. As an integral part of a nimble organization, this individual will be expected to wear multiple hats, seamlessly shifting from end-user troubleshooting to overseeing datacenter operations with competence and confidence.

This is a cross-functional leadership role that will shape our full technology landscape, encompassing both corporate and production infrastructure. 

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Strategy: Design and implement robust infrastructure solutions that improve resilience and empower our workforce across corporate and customer-facing environments.  
• IAM Leadership: Lead the development and execution of IAM strategies, including user lifecycle management, secure access controls, and governance initiatives to maintain system integrity based on least privilege access principles.  
• SaaS Integration: Implement and manage a diverse portfolio of SaaS tools, ensuring seamless integration into the company’s technological ecosystem. Assess and enhance integrations to improve workflow efficiencies across various business units.
• Application Development: Build creative custom applications and automations that enhance the extensibility of tools across the company.
• User Empowerment: Act as the primary point of contact for application ownership, managing roles, permissions, and integration capabilities while empowering and educating users.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and navigate ambiguity.
• U.S. citizenship with an ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience in network security, hardware, software, and systems administration, including IAM and SaaS tools. Proven experience implementing IAM solutions through identity providers such as Okta, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, or Google Identity.
• Proficiency in managing productivity, collaboration, and design tools. Experience building end-to-end continuous integration solutions and strong understanding of authentication protocols.
• Background in implementing onboarding & off-boarding automations for large enterprises.
• Familiarity with complex compliance initiatives across applications.
• Strong understanding of identity governance frameworks, and ability to maintain a secured local area network and attached clients in a secured facility.
• Familiarity with risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO/SOC/NIST), as well as DoD policy, regulations, and guidelines (including CMMC). 
• Experience deploying and managing Linux or Windows-based infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar. 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $120,000 - $180,000
• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• 401k with employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance 
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.