Application Guide

How to Apply for IT Manager

at Climate X

🏢 About Climate X

Climate X offers a unique opportunity to apply your IT expertise toward solving one of the most pressing global challenges: climate risk assessment. As a remote-first UK startup, you'll join a mission-driven team where your work directly enables organizations to understand and mitigate physical climate risks, making a tangible environmental impact.

About This Role

As IT Manager, you'll own the entire device, identity, and security estate, ensuring Climate X's remote team operates securely and efficiently. Your role is critical in scaling IT operations from startup to scale-up, automating workflows, and maintaining ISO 27001 compliance—directly supporting the company's growth and credibility.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start the day triaging Zendesk tickets, then move to configuring a new Intune compliance policy for a macOS update. After lunch, you could automate user provisioning with a PowerShell script, followed by a meeting with the security team to review ISO 27001 controls. The day ends with documenting a new process for remote onboarding.

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🎯 Who Climate X Is Looking For

  • A macOS and Intune expert who has managed fleets of 50+ devices, including enrollment, configuration profiles, patching, and app deployment via Intune.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration, with hands-on experience configuring Conditional Access policies and device compliance rules.
  • Comfortable running IT support through Zendesk, with a track record of creating documentation and improving response times.
  • A self-starter who thrives in a startup environment, automating repetitive tasks with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and AI tools to scale operations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Climate X

1

Highlight specific numbers: mention the size of the macOS fleet you've managed via Intune and the number of users supported.

2

Showcase automation examples: describe a script or AI tool you built to automate provisioning or reporting, and the time saved.

3

Emphasize ISO 27001 experience: if you've maintained or implemented controls, detail your role and specific controls handled.

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Tailor your resume to remote work: mention experience with async communication, remote support, and self-management.

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Include a link to a portfolio or documentation sample: show how you structure IT processes or runbooks.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for climate tech and how IT can enable Climate X's mission.", 'Specific examples of managing macOS via Intune, including Conditional Access and compliance policies.', 'Your experience scaling IT in a startup or scale-up environment, especially automating support with Zendesk.', "Familiarity with ISO 27001 and how you've contributed to audit readiness or security controls."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Climate X's blog or case studies to understand their climate risk models and target clients (e.g., real estate, finance).
  • → Check their careers page for values and culture; note any emphasis on sustainability or remote work practices.
  • → Look up their ISO 27001 certification status or any security-related press releases.
  • → Explore their tech stack beyond the job description—e.g., any mention of Jamf, Okta, or Slack integrations.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you'd onboard a new remote employee using Intune and Entra ID.
2 Describe a time you automated a manual IT process; what was the impact?
3 How would you approach maintaining ISO 27001 controls in a fast-growing startup?
4 How do you prioritize support tickets when you're the sole IT person?
5 What's your experience with AI tooling in IT operations? Give a concrete example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus on Windows or on-premise experience; this role is Mac and cloud-first.
  • Avoid generic statements like 'I'm a team player' without evidence of independent ownership.
  • Don't overlook the remote aspect: ensure your application shows comfort with async work and minimal supervision.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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