IT Systems Engineering Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced IT Systems Engineering Manager who will be hands-on to lead our Systems Engineering, Endpoint Engineering, and Digital Workplace technology team.  This role is responsible for delivering a world-class technology experience to our employees, ensuring operational excellence across our core IT services, and driving the evolution of our digital workplace strategy as the company scales.

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing multi-functional IT team.
• Strategy & Planning: Establish roadmaps, OKRs, and capacity plans for each pillar, including EUS, Systems, Endpoint, and Digital Workplace.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the administration and reliability of core IT infrastructure hardware and systems, such as VDI, identity, collaboration, SaaS platforms, directory services, and authentication.
• Architecture & Design: Guide systems architecture decisions and ensure scalable, secure configurations.
• Endpoint Strategy: Own the device management strategy across macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms.
• Collaboration Tools: Oversee tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Notion, and Atlassian.
• Governance & Compliance: Implement IT governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.
• Automation & Integration: Drive integration, automation, and tool governance to reduce friction across teams.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and budget allocations across platforms and hardware.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Security, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure a secure and productive environment.

• Education:  B.S in Computer Science or related IT / Engineering discipline
• Experience: 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on familiarity with identity management (Okta/Entra), endpoint management tools, and core SaaS systems.
• Scaling: Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Windows Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems and system administration, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Windows certifications are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in engineering-driven, hybrid, or multi-site organizations.
• Experience supporting executive teams or high-velocity engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of automation, workflow orchestration, and operational tooling.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2, FedRAMP, CMMC, or ISO 27001.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $152,100 and $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.