1st10 · 5 hours ago
Infrastructure Architect
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years exp1st10 is a specialized search firm that builds engineering teams for the top startups on the planet, and they are seeking an Infrastructure Architect for a startup in the aerospace sector. The role involves owning the IT architecture and technology stack, leading a small IT function, and ensuring the team operates efficiently and securely as they scale.
Computer Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the IT roadmap: Build and deliver a 12–18‑month plan across identity/SSO, endpoint management, networks, collaboration, backups/DR, logging/observability, access governance, and internal/off‑the‑shelf tooling
Engineering enablement: Engage with teams, decompose needs, and architect pragmatic, secure solutions that reduce friction and improve developer/design velocity
End‑user productivity: Define endpoint strategy (e.g., COPE), zero‑touch provisioning, and a modern productivity stack that balances speed with security/compliance
Cloud & data architecture: Evaluate and implement the right cloud path for regulated workloads (e.g., AWS GovCloud (US), Azure Government, or GCP Assured Workloads). Define IAM, key management, logging, and data lifecycle
Compliance readiness: Map and operationalize controls for NIST SP 800‑171 Rev. 3 and CMMC 2.0 (policies, technical controls, vendor risk, and audit evidence). Incorporate network segmentation, zero‑trust access, and secure remote work
Continuity & risk: Establish RTO/RPO, implement and test backups and disaster recovery, and maintain incident response runbooks with regular tabletop exercises
Vendors & budget: Own IT vendor selection, SLAs, renewals, and spend; rationalize tooling and forecast costs
Leadership: Coach the Help Desk Specialist; set SLAs, build a documentation/automation culture, and publish simple metrics (availability, device compliance, onboarding time, ticket SLAs)
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years in IT infrastructure/architecture with deep hands‑on in identity, endpoints, networks, and SaaS; proven scaling in startup and/or hardware‑lab environments
Experience planning and operating secure cloud for regulated workloads (e.g., GovCloud/Azure Gov/GCP Assured Workloads or equivalent controls)
Comfort turning NIST 800‑171 requirements into practical controls; familiarity with CMMC 2.0; bonus for SOC 2 or NIST CSF experience
Representative toolkit: Okta or Entra ID; Jamf/Intune/FleetDM; CrowdStrike/SentinelOne; M365; Jira/Freshservice; modern VPN
Export controls: Some parts of the job may require access to export‑controlled technical data; eligibility as a U.S. person may be required depending on scope
Preferred
Bonus points: Prior ITAR/EAR environment
SF or Denver preferred; remote (US) considered with periodic travel
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
Flexible work environment
Company-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and lots of great swag
Company
1st10
1st10 was founded on the simple philosophy that there's nothing more important to the success of your startup than the first ten engineers you hire.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Boris Epstein
Founder/Recruiter
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