Clay Labs is hiring a Head of IT to shape our technology foundation. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, owning everything from office infrastructure and device management to employee onboarding systems. You’ll have real ownership in a high-impact position.
What You'll Do
- Own and evolve Clay's internal IT strategy.
- Build and optimize new hire onboarding flows.
- Provision access to new software and tools, collaborating with the security team on access policies.
- Manage office IT needs including wifi, office access, and conference room AV performance; help build out new offices in NYC, SF, London and beyond.
- Operationalize and maintain Clay's security and compliance programs related to device and office security, in partnership with the security team.
- Partner closely with People Ops, Recruiting, and Finance to ensure IT infrastructure scales with headcount.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to improve system performance, security, and the employee experience across SaaS tools and devices.
- Manage IT vendors and consultants.
- Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on IT governance, emerging risks, and how technology can make Clay a better place to work.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience.
- At least 3 years in a manager role at a fast-growing tech company.
- Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
- Deep experience building or improving employee onboarding workflows, ideally at a company scaling headcount quickly.
- Strong knowledge of modern IT stacks: MDM, IDP (Google Workspace, Okta), EDR, VPN, DLP, and SaaS application management.
- Security-first mindset, with hands-on knowledge of SAML, OAuth, SCIM, endpoint protection.
- You communicate clearly and proactively — with engineers, execs, and new hires alike.
- You're excited about an in-person office environment in NYC and want to be part of a team that takes its culture seriously.
Technical Stack
- MDM
- IDP (Google Workspace, Okta)
- EDR
- VPN
- DLP
- SaaS application management
- SAML, OAuth, SCIM
- Endpoint protection
Team & Environment
You will partner closely with People Ops, Recruiting, Finance, and the security team.
Benefits & Compensation
- All employees can work for free with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located in New York City, NY.
Clay Labs is an equal opportunity employer.
