💵 NASDAQ Listed-backed hyper-growth company

🚀 Rapid career advancement with opportunities to learn

💰 Competitive salary and Performance bonus

🏖 Paid time off, Flexi-hour policy & Wellness benefits

🚀 Truly Global & Diverse Team

We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Specialist with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong scripting skills, hands-on experience with networking (including internet, firewalls, and IT tools), and expertise in implementing security best practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud) is a big plus.

Scripting & Automation:

• Develop and maintain scripts for automating IT processes (using Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Improve system efficiency through automation of repetitive tasks and workflows

Networking:

• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot network components including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• Configure and maintain network security protocols such as firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Ensure reliable internet connectivity and internal network performance

Security Best Practices & Implementation: 

• Implement and maintain industry-standard security best practices across all systems and networks
• Develop and enforce security policies, such as password management, data encryption, and access controls
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Proactively monitor systems for potential security breaches and respond to incidents promptly
• Collaborate with the team to develop and execute security protocols and incident response plans

IT Tools & Support:

• Administer and maintain IT tools for system monitoring, ticketing, and team collaboration
• Provide technical support, diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues for internal teams

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in IT support, networking, or a related role

Skills:

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching)
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and other network security technologies
• Proven ability to implement and enforce security best practices and policies
• Familiarity with IT tools such as monitoring software, ticketing systems, and version control
• Knowledge of security frameworks and ability to perform regular security assessments and audits

Cloud Experience (Preferred):

• Experience with Google Cloud platforms is a big plus

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, especially in security-relate challenges
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Imagine a world without boundaries, where companies effortlessly discover, hire, and manage talent, regardless of geographical constraints. Skuad brings this vision to life. We're on a mission to democratize global talent and opportunities, making remote work accessible worldwide. Skuad empowers employers to effortlessly build, pay, and oversee exceptional global teams while handling the complexities of payroll, compliance, and taxation.

Our diverse, globally distributed team is passionate about fostering inclusive work cultures and enabling customers to thrive globally. Backed by leaders with over two decades of HR expertise, our goal is to create one million opportunities globally by 2027.

Having raised $15 million in Series A funding in Oct 2022, totaling $19 million with support from returning investors Beenext and Anthemis, we're committed to driving value, learning, and continuous improvement as a united global team.

In August 2024, Skuad was acquired by Payoneer. Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) is a leading global payments platform that partners with freelancers, SMBs, marketplaces, and enterprises to solve their biggest payment challenges. Leveraging robust technology, compliance, operations, and banking infrastructure, Payoneer powers growth for entrepreneurs in emerging markets, Payoneer makes global commerce easy and secure. Skuad’s acquisition brings a key capability workforce management capabilities to Payoneer’s growing financial stack.

With Skuad you get to have:

Ownership: You will own what you do. We are a results-driven team, which means we expect you to get things done.

Endless support: You will always be able to reach the help you may need. You will have the resources you need to deliver.

Experiment: This is your playground. You will come up with ideas of your own, pitch them, and take them up. You will have a free hand to execute exciting ideas.

Impact: Be a part of a world-class team where we are constantly challenged with new things and maximize the impact of the products we build.