💵 Venture capital-backed hyper growth company

🚀 Rapid career advancement with opportunities to learn

💰 Competitive salary and Performance bonus

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

We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Specialist with 4 to 6 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 by automating 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 maintain internal network performance

Security Best Practices & Implementation:

• Implement and maintain industry-standard security best practices across systems and networks
• Develop and enforce security policies, including password management, data encryption, and access controls
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Monitor systems proactively 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, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for internal teams

Experience:

• 4-6 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 experience in performing 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 with security-related challenges
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Envision a world without borders where a company can find, hire, and manage talent regardless of location. A world where you can find work that speaks to your passion without having to move to another place. Skuad enables this! 

Skuad is a global employment and payroll platform - we enable companies to employ contractors and full-time employees in over 160 countries, without the complexities of setting up a local legal entity.

With Skuad's unified platform, companies can -

• onboard new hires anywhere in the world in minutes
• run global payroll securely and with a single click
• stay 100% compliant with local employment laws
• manage benefits, work permits, timesheets, and more

Our leaders have over two decades of HR experience and expertise in building globally diverse and distributed teams, with a vision to create 1 million opportunities globally by 2027. We function well as a globally distributed team of driven individuals. We achieve this with a deep focus on providing value to our customers, learning from one another, and collaborating asynchronously and effectively while being committed to continuous learning & improvement

We raised $15 million in Series A funding in October 2022. This funding round brings the total raised to $19 million, including participation from returning investors Beenext and Anthemis.

With Skuad you'll 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 have the help you might need and the resources you need to deliver.
• Experiment: This is your playground. Come up with ideas, pitch them and take initiative. You will have a free hand to execute exciting ideas.
• Impact: Be a part of a world-class team where we are constantly working on something new and maximise the impact of the products we build.

If you are someone who wants to solve real-world challenges and enjoys finding elegant solutions to difficult problems, Skuad is the perfect workplace for you! 

Join us to build a global employment solution that is making opportunities accessible for talent and organisations across the world.

Founders

Sundeep Sahi, CEO

Has over 20 years in the industry with executive roles in product, analytics, and technology across startups and enterprises. Sundeep co-founded Indifi, worked at Microsoft, headed Wynk product to mention a few. He holds 3 patents in Distributed Applications and is adept at building and managing large distributed teams spanned across North America, Europe, India, and Australia.

Awards

Recognized under 30 Startups To Watch: The Startups That Caught Our Eye In January 2021 by INC42