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.