Senior IT Systems Engineer

The Elevator Pitch

Are you ready to shape the IT backbone of a company that’s redefining security technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business enablement—where your work directly reduces risk and empowers people to do their best work?

Evolv is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to evaluate, deploy, manage, and maintain our IT infrastructure and cybersecurity tooling. You’ll be the technical engine behind a fast-growing company—delivering secure, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk. Reporting to the Senior Director of Cybersecurity & Technology, this is a pivotal role in maturing Evolv’s IT Operations to meet the evolving demands of the business.

You’ll collaborate across the organization, build trusted partnerships with stakeholders, and serve as a subject matter expert on IT solutions—from cloud identity platforms and endpoint management to network security and SaaS operations. If you’re energized by solving complex technology problems and making every employee’s day a little smoother and safer, this role is for you.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

In the first 30 days, you will:

Start building relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company

Learn Evolv’s compliance commitments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.) and how best to support those efforts

Gain familiarity with the current IT toolstack: Microsoft 365, endpoint management (Intune/Jamf), cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), network infrastructure (Palo Alto, Cisco, & Meraki), identity management (Okta, Entra ID, Linx) and core SaaS platforms

Within 3 months, you will:

Begin implementing or improving processes that measurably reduce security risk across the organization

Build trust-based relationships with peers in IT and key stakeholders across business units

Become an established subject matter expert on IT solutions and cybersecurity tooling used at Evolv

Mentor junior IT staff on IT and Cybersecurity best practices and technology use

By the end of the first year, you will:

Be recognized as a trusted subject matter expert across IT infrastructure, endpoint management, cloud identity, and cybersecurity

Have driven measurable improvements to the security posture and IT operational maturity of the organization

Successfully supported compliance requirements and audit readiness, partnering closely with the Cybersecurity and Legal/Compliance teams

Developed and documented systems and processes that empower the broader IT team and reduce single points of failure

Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by delivering iterative, user-focused technology solutions in close consultation with business stakeholders

Be seen as a go-to resource by colleagues across the company for technology questions, escalations, and best practice guidance

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Infrastructure & Systems Management:

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure including network, server, cloud (AWS/Azure), and end-user computing environments

Manage Microsoft 365 product suite including Microsoft Teams & SharePoint

Administer and optimize Okta / Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including identity lifecycle management, Conditional Access policies, and MFA enforcement

Manage network infrastructure including firewalls (Palo Alto), switching (Cisco/Meraki), SD-WAN, and VPN/ZTNA solutions

Administer virtualization & backup infrastructure, including guest Windows and Linux virtual machines

Design, configure, and administer AWS environments including core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53), with a focus on security best practices, least-privilege access, and cost-conscious architecture

Administer and optimize Microsoft Azure environments, including resource group management, Azure Policy, cost management and budgeting

Configure, operate, and maintain corporate IT systems including hardware, software, SaaS platforms, and support tooling (e.g. Okta/SSO, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management)

Cybersecurity & Risk Reduction:

Implement and continuously improve security controls across endpoint, identity, network, and cloud layers aligned to frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST CSF, or SOC 2

Assess technology risks throughout the company and recommend solutions to support business continuity and data protection

Support compliance commitments by ensuring systems and processes meet audit requirements; serve as a technical resource during assessments

SaaS & Business Technology Operations:

Support the management and optimization of the company’s SaaS application portfolio, including procurement, provisioning, access controls, and integrations via SSO (Okta or similar)

Assess technology needs across business teams and recommend solutions that support growth and op…