Director of IT Operations
United States
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The IT Operations team will be responsible primarily for owning and managing the IT HelpDesk, IT Lifecycle and IT Infrastructure for the employees of Kraken. The IT HelpDesk is a global employee help desk for all queries and issues related to IT Hardware and Software used within the company. This team operates round the clock to provide best in class support to employees adhering to strict SLAs. The IT Lifecycle team is responsible for various phases of the hardware lifecycle including procurement, shipment, return and recycle/disposal of all hardware used by employees of Kraken. The IT Infrastructure team is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure with a focus on cloud infrastructure. Managing the Virtual Machine (VM) strategy and its technology stack for the company is a core responsibility of this team.
The Director of the IT Operations team will leverage a deep understanding of IT service management (ITSM) and hands-on experience in managing IT HelpDesk, infrastructure, and IT lifecycle within hyper-growth, high-security companies where agility and scalability are essential. You will use your thought leadership to oversee the design and implementation of day-to-day operations for critical IT functions, ensuring high-quality …
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Benefits/PerksCrypto education Fully remote Fully remote work Global team
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Experience5 years
EducationBachelor's Bachelor's degree Business Computer Science Degree Engineering Management Related Field Technology
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