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About OpenLoop
OpenLoop was co-founded by CEO, Dr. Jon Lensing, and COO, Christian Williams, with the vision to bring care anywhere. Our telehealth support solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline and simplify go-to-market care delivery for companies offering meaningful virtual support to patients across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.
About the Role
A new hire's first day goes well or badly because of IT. When someone leaves, every hour of lingering access is a security and compliance risk. OpenLoop brings on many kinds of workers every week: W-2 employees, contracted clinicians, outsourced support teams in several countries, as well as various other users. Each one follows a different path today. We're hiring an IT Onboarding Manager to own the full identity and device lifecycle from offer to exit, make every path predictable, and automate as much of it as possible.
What You'll Do
Own the end-to-end IT lifecycle. Be accountable for every IT onboarding, getting employees to value in hours not days, role change and offboarding across all worker types, from HR or vendor intake through day-1 readiness and final deprovisioning.
Make day one work, every time. Make sure every new hire has working accounts, the right access and a configured device before they start, and confirm they can log in on day one instead of assuming they can.
Close access fast and cleanly on exit. Run offboarding so access is removed as soon as HR confirms the departure, devices are recovered, shared credentials are rotated, and every step leaves audit-ready evidence.
Standardize intake. Work with HR, and BPO partners so every request arrives structured, complete and tied to a standard role-based access profile instead of a list of names.
Automate the repeatable work. Partner with IT Systems Engineering to automate account creation, access assignment and deprovisioning, and measure what each automation actually saves.
Run device logistics. Own laptop inventory, ordering, enrollment, shipping and returns for domestic and international hires. Keep returned devices refurbished and ready to reissue so new orders are only placed when needed.
Keep it compliant. Tie application access to HIPAA training and role requirements, run periodic access reviews, and keep documentation ready for audits and client security reviews.
Measure and report. Track day-1 readiness, time to provision, time to deprovision, error rates and request volume, and use the numbers to decide what to fix next.
Keep the playbooks current. Maintain the SOPs and runbooks in Confluence, and train help desk technicians to run them consistently.
Who You Are
You treat onboarding and offboarding as a product, not a pile of tickets. You notice when the same manual step happens fifty times a week and you remove it. You're comfortable working with HR, Security, vendors and executives, you follow up until the job is done, and you see access removal as critical - not admin work.
Required Qualifications
4+ years in IT operations, identity and access management, or end-user services, with direct ownership of onboarding and offboarding.
Hands-on administration of an identity provider (Okta heavily preferred), including groups, lifecycle states and SSO-connected app provisioning.
Experience with Apple device management (Kandji / IRU, Jamf or similar) and zero-touch enrollment through Apple Business Manager.
Experience running lifecycle workflows in an ITSM or ticketing platform (Jira Service Management preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating an HRIS (Rippling or Workday) with an identity provider for automated provisioning.
Scripting or automation experience (Okta Workflows, Python, APIs, or AI-assisted tooling).
Experience with Google Workspace administration.
Experience managing global device logistics vendors.
Healthcare, telehealth or high-growth company experience.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Jamf / Kandji / IRU, ITIL Foundation).
Working knowledge of HIPAA and access-control requirements in a regulated environment.
Our Benefits
In addition, for salaried positions you would also be eligible for:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Flexible PTO
401(k) + Company Match
Life Insurance, Pet insurance, and more
Our Company
We have a relatively flat organizational structure here at OpenLoop. Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas to the table and make things happen. This fits in well with our core values of Autonomy, Competence and Belonging, as we want everyone to feel empowered and supported to do their best work.
Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.
About OpenLoop
OpenLoop was co-founded by CEO, Dr. Jon Lensing, and COO, Christian Williams, with the vision to bring care anywhere. Our telehealth support solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline and simplify go-to-market care delivery for companies offering meaningful virtual support to patients across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.
About the Role
A new hire's first day goes well or badly because of IT. When someone leaves, every hour of lingering access is a security and compliance risk. OpenLoop brings on many kinds of workers every week: W-2 employees, contracted clinicians, outsourced support teams in several countries, as well as various other users. Each one follows a different path today. We're hiring an IT Onboarding Manager to own the full identity and device lifecycle from offer to exit, make every path predictable, and automate as much of it as possible.
What You'll Do
Own the end-to-end IT lifecycle. Be accountable for every IT onboarding, getting employees to value in hours not days, role change and offboarding across all worker types, from HR or vendor intake through day-1 readiness and final deprovisioning.
Make day one work, every time. Make sure every new hire has working accounts, the right access and a configured device before they start, and confirm they can log in on day one instead of assuming they can.
Close access fast and cleanly on exit. Run offboarding so access is removed as soon as HR confirms the departure, devices are recovered, shared credentials are rotated, and every step leaves audit-ready evidence.
Standardize intake. Work with HR, and BPO partners so every request arrives structured, complete and tied to a standard role-based access profile instead of a list of names.
Automate the repeatable work. Partner with IT Systems Engineering to automate account creation, access assignment and deprovisioning, and measure what each automation actually saves.
Run device logistics. Own laptop inventory, ordering, enrollment, shipping and returns for domestic and international hires. Keep returned devices refurbished and ready to reissue so new orders are only placed when needed.
Keep it compliant. Tie application access to HIPAA training and role requirements, run periodic access reviews, and keep documentation ready for audits and client security reviews.
Measure and report. Track day-1 readiness, time to provision, time to deprovision, error rates and request volume, and use the numbers to decide what to fix next.
Keep the playbooks current. Maintain the SOPs and runbooks in Confluence, and train help desk technicians to run them consistently.
Who You Are
You treat onboarding and offboarding as a product, not a pile of tickets. You notice when the same manual step happens fifty times a week and you remove it. You're comfortable working with HR, Security, vendors and executives, you follow up until the job is done, and you see access removal as critical - not admin work.
Required Qualifications
4+ years in IT operations, identity and access management, or end-user services, with direct ownership of onboarding and offboarding.
Hands-on administration of an identity provider (Okta heavily preferred), including groups, lifecycle states and SSO-connected app provisioning.
Experience with Apple device management (Kandji / IRU, Jamf or similar) and zero-touch enrollment through Apple Business Manager.
Experience running lifecycle workflows in an ITSM or ticketing platform (Jira Service Management preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating an HRIS (Rippling or Workday) with an identity provider for automated provisioning.
Scripting or automation experience (Okta Workflows, Python, APIs, or AI-assisted tooling).
Experience with Google Workspace administration.
Experience managing global device logistics vendors.
Healthcare, telehealth or high-growth company experience.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Jamf / Kandji / IRU, ITIL Foundation).
Working knowledge of HIPAA and access-control requirements in a regulated environment.
Our Benefits
In addition, for salaried positions you would also be eligible for:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Flexible PTO
401(k) + Company Match
Life Insurance, Pet insurance, and more
Our Company
We have a relatively flat organizational structure here at OpenLoop. Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas to the table and make things happen. This fits in well with our core values of Autonomy, Competence and Belonging, as we want everyone to feel empowered and supported to do their best work.
Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.
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Who's Hiring
- Boston Consulting18
- Citi6
- Booz Allen Hamilton6
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- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Technology & Software3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead IT engineer jobs.
- Five or more years of IT infrastructure, systems, or cloud engineering experience
- Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of engineers or technicians
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong knowledge of networking, security protocols, and enterprise architecture
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, or PMP
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead IT Engineer Job Search
Quantify your infrastructure impact clearly
Lead IT engineer resumes that land interviews show concrete outcomes: uptime improvements, cost reductions, or team size you managed. Hiring managers need to see that you drove results, not just maintained systems. Generic bullet points about 'managing infrastructure' get passed over fast.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Lead IT roles almost always require coordinating with non-technical stakeholders. Call out specific examples where you translated technical requirements for business teams, managed vendor relationships, or led change management initiatives. This separates you from purely hands-on engineers.
Align certifications to the role's tech stack
A cloud certification matters far more when it matches the employer's environment. If the job posting lists AWS, your AWS Solutions Architect credential should appear near the top of your resume. Burying it at the bottom signals you haven't tailored your application to that opening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead it engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for systems design and leadership scenarios
Lead IT engineer interviews routinely include systems design questions alongside behavioral rounds about conflict resolution and team performance. Practice walking through architecture decisions you've made and how you handled pushback from stakeholders or engineers on your team.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Lead-level IT roles frequently include performance bonuses, on-call stipends, and professional development budgets that vary widely by employer. Before your final interview round, research what comparable roles offer in equity, benefits, and remote flexibility so you negotiate from a complete picture.
Lead IT Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead it engineers?
Boston Consulting, Citi, and Booz Allen Hamilton are hiring the most lead it engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in sectors with large-scale infrastructure needs, including federal contracting, financial services, and healthcare systems.
How many lead it engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of lead it engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in government, defense, and regulated industries. Cloud engineering and systems architecture sub-specialties within lead IT roles tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions compared to roles requiring hands-on data center work.
How do you become a lead it engineer?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in a core IT discipline such as infrastructure, networking, or cloud engineering. Move into roles where you own projects end-to-end rather than executing tasks assigned by others. Pursue certifications that match your target stack, and actively seek opportunities to mentor junior engineers or coordinate cross-team projects, since demonstrated leadership is what most employers require before promoting or hiring at the lead level.
Can you get hired as a lead it engineer without direct leadership experience?
You can get hired as a lead it engineer without a formal management title if you can show evidence of acting in a leadership capacity. Document situations where you led a migration, owned a major incident response, or trained other team members. Some employers, especially growing mid-size companies, will hire strong senior engineers into lead roles specifically to build out the team under them.
What does the lead it engineer interview process look like?
The lead IT engineer interview process typically includes an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, a technical round covering systems design, architecture decisions, and troubleshooting scenarios, and a behavioral round focused on how you handle team conflict, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional communication. Final rounds often include a panel with engineering leadership or business stakeholders who want to assess your ability to present technical decisions clearly.
Where can I find and apply to lead it engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead it engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching roles early.
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