IT Operations Lead

Job description

The best IT Ops are the kind you never have to think about. Your laptop arrives before you start. The apps you need are already configured. When you lock your screen and walk away, security policies are quietly enforcing themselves in the background. And if something does go wrong, help arrives before frustration sets in.

That kind of invisible excellence doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of thoughtful systems, clear processes, and a team that understands that every password reset, every device enrollment, and every SaaS renewal is part of a larger promise: that technology should enable work, not obstruct it.

At Mercury, we’re building a modern financial stack for startups and growth companies. Our infrastructure runs on AWS. Our product moves fast. And our regulatory requirements demand that every access decision, every device, and every tool in our stack meets rigorous security standards. We need someone who can make all of that feel effortless.

We’re hiring an IT Operations Lead to manage our internal technology operations. You’ll oversee SaaS management, identity and access systems, endpoint security, and the full employee technology experience—from onboarding to off boarding and everything in between. You’ll build processes that scale with us, manage vendors that power our daily work, and ensure that our IT operations meet both the high bar our employees expect and the regulatory standards our industry demands.

*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

In this role, you will:

• Manage our SaaS application portfolio including vendor relationships, license optimization, contract negotiations, and lifecycle management across our entire technology stack
• Oversee identity and access management through Okta, implementing authentication controls, managing user provisioning and deprovisioning, and ensuring proper access governance aligned with least privilege principles
• Lead endpoint security and device management using Kolide and related tools, maintaining visibility across our device fleet, enforcing security configurations, and ensuring compliance with our security standards
• Design and execute seamless IT onboarding and offboarding experiences that give new hires secure access to necessary tools from day one while ensuring departing employees are properly offboarded
• Manage internal tech support operations, establishing service levels, triaging and resolving employee technology issues, and maintaining high satisfaction with IT support
• Coordinate IT assessment management including internal audits, vendor security reviews, and remediation tracking to ensure IT operations meet regulatory and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Information Security, and cross-functional teams to align employee technology needs with our AWS-based infrastructure and security requirements
• Manage IT operations budget and make data-driven decisions about technology investments that balance employee productivity, cost efficiency, and security
• Build and mentor an IT operations team as we scale, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement

You should Have:

• 5-7+ years of experience in IT operations with at least 2-3 years in a management or team lead role
• Deep expertise in SaaS application management, including vendor negotiation, license optimization, and lifecycle management
• Strong experience with identity and access management platforms, particularly Okta, including user provisioning, SSO configuration, and access governance
• Hands-on experience with modern endpoint management solutions like Kolide, Jamf, Intune, or similar tools, with a strong understanding of device security and zero-trust principles
• Track record managing IT operations in fast-paced technology companies, ideally in regulated industries like financial services where security and compliance are paramount
• Experience coordinating IT audits and assessments, tracking remediation efforts, and working within compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide executive-level support while efficiently resolving technical issues for employees at all levels
• Strong vendor management capabilities and experience managing multiple SaaS vendor relationships simultaneously
• Problem-solving approach that balances usability, security, and cost while maintaining a customer-service mindset
• Comfort working autonomously, making decisions with incomplete information, and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits. Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:

• US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $154,200 - $192,800
• US employees outside of New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $138,800 - $173,500
• Canadian employees (any location): CAD $145,800 - $182,200

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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