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We're looking for an IT Generalist to join our team and play a pivotal role in our next phase of growth. In this dynamic position, you will be the vital connection between our team and the systems we rely on, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of changes and provide essential support. Your contributions will be key to driving the operational success of our business.

Job Description

Kobalt.io is an equal-opportunity employer looking for team members who have a real passion for security. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the IT Generalist will be responsible for stable and functioning operations by managing our cloud systems, access controls, and supporting compliance with our committed security standards. We are seeking an experienced IT Generalist with a strong sense of integrity to help maintain and enhance our IT infrastructure, ensuring that our systems are secure, up-to-date, and in line with industry best practices.

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to join a growing team, this is your opportunity. Kobalt.io is a rapidly growing cyber security services and technology firm focused on addressing the needs of small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in November 2018, Kobalt.io has been recognized as an emerging company on the Ready to Rocket Emerging ICT list, 2020 Startups to Watch by Techcouver, and has worked with over 350 companies addressing cyber security challenges since inception.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all company IT systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning optimally.
• Actively monitor software and hardware update, patch, and upgrade requirements, and inform and oversee internal teams to deploy the appropriate updates.
• Be the first point of contact for end-user support, triage, investigate and resolve technical issues. Act as liaison with vendor support teams as needed.
• Administer user access controls, ensuring that permissions are assigned based on role requirements and are regularly reviewed for compliance.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, including setting up and revoking access to necessary systems and resources.
• Implement and enforce access control policies to protect sensitive information and maintain system security.
• Create and maintain a library of IT-related runbooks and operational documentation.
• Follow the Change Management process for operational systems changes.
• Ensure that all IT operations are in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Find better, more efficient ways to execute tasks, without compromising the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team to support the implementation of security initiatives and controls.
• Support the compliance team in preparing for external audits and certifications.
• Provide technical support to employees, addressing software and/or cloud system issues.
• Educate staff on IT best practices, and proper use of company systems.
• Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.

Your Qualifications and Skills

We value diverse backgrounds and welcome individuals from non-traditional paths. Successful candidates often possess:

• Post-secondary certification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in IT support and systems administration specifically in a cloud-forward environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks in context of the entire company
• Experience with access management tools, security protocols, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and the ability to implement security measures.
• Proficient in managing and working with internal ticketing systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Assets:

Experience with one or more of the following experiences or skills would be considered an asset:

• Experience managing Google Workspace
• Experience implementing and managing cloud-based SSO
• Experience implementing and managing MDM
• Experience with cloud-based EPP
• ITIL Foundations

What’s In It For You:

Kobalt.io believes if we take care of our team and value their meaningful contributions, they will take care of our clients and we will all succeed together.

As a member of Kobalt.io, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and stock options to reward the value you bring to Kobalt.io.
• Medical, dental, and optical benefits to prioritize you and your family’s well being.
• Paid time off to rest and reset.
• Investments in your learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Engaging and fun team events to foster strong work culture and interpersonal connections.
• An inclusive work culture that welcomes and celebrates diverse perspectives and opinions.

About Us:

Kobalt.io brings security capabilities of enterprise-class security teams to smaller organizations through its team of Cybersecurity professionals with tons of experience but an innovative mindset. Kobalt.io prides themselves in constant improvement and innovation by providing their team with a positive and celebratory environment.

Kobalt.io is an equal opportunity employer looking for team members who have a real passion for security. We welcome you and celebrate differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you to leverage your expertise?

We want to hear from you – apply today with your resume!