Senior Manager, Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Core responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the IT and Security roadmap aligned to business needs, SOC 2 expectations, and customer requirements
• Administer collaboration and identity platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, IAM, MDM, endpoint protection, etc.)
• Execute SOC 2 readiness and evidence collection in partnership with external consultants
• Implement incremental improvements to device management, identity tooling, and endpoint management

This role builds, operates, and matures Sparkfund's internal IT and security environment end-to-end, enabling the company to transform buildings into a valuable extension of the grid for the benefit of society through secure and efficient technology operations.

Required qualifications:

• 6–10+ years of experience in IT, security, or technology operations roles
• Hands-on administration of collaboration platforms, identity tooling, and endpoint management
• Experience supporting SOC 2 or similar security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of security frameworks, risk management, and control implementation

Compensation and benefits:

• Base salary range: $140,000 - $170,000
• Employer subsidized medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan with 2% match
• Flexible vacation policy with paid time away
• Alternating 4-day work weeks (every other Friday off)
• 12 weeks gender-neutral paid family leave plus 4 additional weeks for birthing parents
• Work-from-home stipend and $100 monthly allowance for phone/Wi-Fi expenses

Sparkfund is a utility services company that enables utilities to plan, deploy, and dispatch distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale to meet load growth demand and unlock the full value of the grid, transforming buildings into a valuable extension of the grid for societal benefit.