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VP of Information Technology (Austin, TX)

VP of Information Technology (Austin, TX)

Files.comAustin, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

VP of Information Technology

Location : Downtown Austin, TX or Old Town Scottsdale, AZ (In-Office); Remote considered for the right candidate

Type : Full-time, Executive Leadership

Compensation : World-class executive pay + equity + premium benefits

At Files.com, IT is a mission-critical driver of security, productivity, and operational excellence. As our VP of Information Technology, you will own the entire internal technology ecosystem that powers a fast-scaling SaaS company. This isn't just about supportit's about strategy, systems, and building an environment where 100% of our people can do their best work every day.

This is a hands-on executive role. You'll set vision, but you'll also roll up your sleeves. You'll design systems that scale, eliminate friction in how we work, and keep our people secure without slowing them down. From device management and SaaS tools to automation, compliance, and employee experience, IT at Files.com is not an afterthoughtit's a lever for growth.

We're looking for a leader who thinks like an engineer, acts like an operator, and delivers like an owner. If you've ever dreamed of stepping into a VP-level role where you can shape the future of internal IT at a profitable, growing SaaS companythis is it.

Who We Are

We're Files.com, a profitable, founder-led SaaS company powering secure file transfer and automation for 4,000+ global brands you know : Target, Canonical, UPS, Leica, DirecTV, GoPro, Marriott, and more. We've built a $35M+ business with just 70 people by hiring smart, disciplined, and high-output teammates who act fast and own outcomes. Backed by $46.5M from Riverwood Capital, we're scaling with disciplineand this role is central to that growth.

We are open to candidates based in our Austin, TX or Scottsdale, AZ offices, and we also welcome remote candidates who bring the right level of seniority and impact. We trust our leaders to choose the environment where they do their best work.

Our Austin office is downtown with sweeping views of the Capitol, a gym, and all the amenities of a world-class workspace. Our Scottsdale office is in the heart of Old Town, with huge windows, craft coffee, free drinks, and catered breakfast every dayplus direct access to some of the best lunch and happy hour spots in the city. Twice a year, we bring the entire company together for energizing off-sites in cities like New York, Nashville, Miami, and San Diego.

Strategic Mandate and Clear Scope

This role is 100% focused on internal systems, tools, and security. You'll own :

  • All internal SaaS platforms, hardware, device management, and user lifecycle tooling.
  • Internal compliance, access control, and IT security measures.
  • Productivity and support processes for every employee.

This role does not touch customer-facing infrastructure. Where there's overlap, you'll collaborate withand ultimately defer tothe Engineering organization.

What We're Looking For

Cultural and Values Alignment

This role is a live test of our core values. The right candidate embodies :

  • Communicate Well Make complex topics simple, triage with empathy, and align cross-functionally.
  • Make It Effortless Remove friction. Build systems that feel seamless, not burdensome.
  • Innovate Constantly Be curious, proactive, and always looking for better ways forward.
  • We also expect our leaders to model our people values : tenacity to close, personal integrity, and a deep respect for teamwork.

    Key Traits and Expectations

    This role is a live test of our core values. The right candidate embodies :

  • Appreciates the Foundation Our current systems work. They got us here. You'll respect the tradeoffs made along the way, learn the "why," and deliver incremental improvements before major change.
  • Seeks Early Wins You'll establish credibility by delivering low-friction, high-impact improvements within your first 3090 days. Early wins matter.
  • Thinks Like a Builder You're here to eliminate chaos, not manage it. You'll design scalable systems and repeatable strategies that improve with scale and stand the test of time.
  • Skills and Experience You Bring

    This role is a live test of our core values. The right candidate embodies :

  • Deep comfort in an Apple-native environment.
  • Proven hands-on experience with MDM platforms, including building custom deployment packages and scripts.
  • Fluency in IT security and compliance practices : access logging, SSO / LDAP, and policy design.
  • Experience building zero-downtime onboarding / offboarding systems.
  • An automation-first mindset : if it can be scripted, it should be.
  • Ability to "speak engineer" collaborate with technical teams, contribute scripts, and partner effectively with Engineering leaders.
  • Security Philosophy

    Files.com has a unique security posture : we expect to outperform companies 10x our sizewithout sacrificing productivity. That means :

  • No security theater.
  • No broken experiences in the name of compliance.
  • No tolerance for sloppy execution.
  • Your job is to protect the business as aggressively as possible, while keeping security invisible to employees. If something feels like friction, we revisit it.

    What You'll Actually Do

    This role is a live test of our core values. The right candidate embodies :

  • Own internal IT strategy in a Mac environment : SaaS management, device control, access systems, and user lifecycle processes.
  • Design and enforce seamless security systems : real protection, zero friction.
  • Automate relentlessly : provisioning, onboarding, patching, compliance, and help desk workflows.
  • Lead help desk operations : build systems that resolve issues quickly and proactively support employee productivity.
  • Oversee core platforms : Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, Greenhouse, Help Scout, and more.
  • Champion compliance : lightweight but powerful access controls and policy frameworks that keep us audit-ready.
  • Collaborate with Engineering : contribute scripts, coordinate infrastructure needs, and act as a bridge between IT and dev teams.
  • Deliver early wins : identify high-impact improvements in your first 90 days and build trust fast.
  • What Success Looks Like

    This role is a live test of our core values. The right candidate embodies :

  • Internal IT systems are automated, scalable, and invisible to most employeesbecause they just work.
  • Security is seamless, effective, and friction-free.
  • Help desk tickets are rare, handled quickly, and often prevented before they happen.
  • Employees consistently describe their IT experience as "effortless."
  • Files.com meets compliance standards without chaos, confusion, or red tape.
  • Engineering trusts you as a true partner who speaks their language and gets things done.
  • Leadership sees IT not as overhead, but as a growth driver.
  • Who Thrives in This Role

    This role is a live test of our core values. The right candidate embodies :

  • You see IT as a systems design challenge, not a support queue.
  • You think like an engineer and automate everything you touch.
  • You're obsessed with security but allergic to friction.
  • You can lead at the executive level while staying hands-on when needed.
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