IT Operations Specialist

17 hours, 56 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Cybersecurity
PolicyMe

PolicyMe

PolicyMe is a digital life insurance solution in Canada, offering affordable and fully underwritten term life and critical illness insurance. With a simple online application process, personalized coverage and term advice, and non-commissioned advisors...

Insurance
11-50
Founded 2018
$22M raised

Description

  • Act as the primary contact for IT requests through Jira and Slack.
  • Provide hands-on support for macOS and Windows laptops and core workplace tools such as Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, and HubSpot.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve VPN, authentication, and device-related issues quickly to keep employees productive.
  • Document fixes, maintain runbooks, checklists, and FAQs in Notion, and improve repeatability of IT processes.
  • Own identity and access management across core systems and apply Zero Trust, least privilege, and RBAC principles.
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding by provisioning accounts, enrolling devices in MDM, and configuring VPN and EDR tools.
  • Maintain laptop and equipment lifecycle, asset inventory, and hardware procurement for new hires and replacements.
  • Run regular access reviews and audits, and coordinate secure device disposal with external partners.
  • Own SOC 2 Type II IT controls, including evidence collection and support for external audits.
  • Support incident response, critical issues, device compliance, and management of key IT/security vendors.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience in IT support or IT operations, ideally in a SaaS or startup environment.
  • Experience with tools such as Okta, Google Workspace, TwinGate, CrowdStrike, ManageEngine or other MDM platforms, Jira, Slack, HubSpot, Zoom, and Notion.
  • Strong hands-on experience supporting and administering macOS and Windows environments.
  • Experience with SSO/MFA and access management using Okta or similar tools.
  • Understanding of MDM and EDR concepts and tools.
  • Clear understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, and RBAC.
  • Hands-on SOC 2 Type II experience, including controls, evidence collection, and working with auditors.
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort working with stakeholders at all levels.
  • High ownership, responsiveness, and follow-through, with willingness to provide occasional after-hours incident support.
  • Must be located in Toronto and willing to work in-office regularly.
  • Experience working with external vendors.
  • Nice to have: experience automating IT workflows or using AI to improve IT operations.
  • Nice to have: professional certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, or Security+.
  • Nice to have: experience in fintech, insurtech, or other regulated environments.
  • Nice to have: experience creating and leading OKRs and presenting to the company.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO, including 20 vacation days.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan with premiums paid in full by PolicyMe.
  • Professional development support, including an L&D budget, AI tooling budget, twice-yearly performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.
  • Remote-first flexibility with the option to work from home or the Toronto office.
  • Stock options based on performance.
  • Covered travel costs for twice-yearly in-person team socials in Toronto.
  • Target total cash compensation of $100,000–$125,000 CAD based on experience.

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