IT / MIS Lead: Infrastructure, Security & Business Systems

IT / MIS Lead: Infrastructure, Security & Business Systems Senior Leadership, Full-Time Phison Electronics is a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, powering more than one in every five SSDs shipped worldwide. Phison has grown into a multi-billion-dollar company with over 4,500 employees – 70% of which are dedicated to R&D – and more than 2,000 patents. The company’s innovations include aiDAPTIV+, an award-winning AI solution for affordable LLM training and inferencing on-premises, and Pascari, a portfolio of ultra-high-performance enterprise SSDs purpose-built for data-intensive workloads across AI, cloud, and hyperscale data centers. Phison Electronics US Office is growing rapidly, scaling from a focused engineering team toward a mid-sized organization of 100–200 employees. As we grow, our IT infrastructure, security posture, and business processes need to mature to match. We are looking for a Lead IT Engineer to take ownership of that transformation — building our IT function from the ground up, establishing best practices across a mixed Windows, Mac, and Linux environment, and assembling the team to sustain it. Reports To CTO/CIO – Chief Technology & Information Officer Job Level Senior to Principal, hands-on Experience 7+ years IT engineering, with experience leading teams Leadership Team-building role – growing a new formal IT organization (Windows, Mac, Linux) Scope Growing infrastructure and processes to support local and remote employees Location Hybrid, San Jose CA (Office presence is typically Monday and Friday; remote the rest of the week. We’re open to accommodating individual schedules where the work allows.) We don’t expect any candidate to check every box. If this role excites you and you meet many (but not all) of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Also, we really do have SSD in orbit, on the Lunar surface and on Mars. We especially encourage applications from candidates who have done the work but may not yet have had the title, headcount, or formal authority to show for it.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own and modernize Phison’s IT infrastructure end-to-end – network, endpoints, and identity with a focus on-premises over cloud, leveraging our AI Deployment Storage platform – establishing standards fit for a rapidly scaling organization. Lead device management rollout across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, enforcing consistent configuration, patching, and compliance across the fleet. Define and implement a security and compliance framework covering access control, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident response aligned to industry best practices. Redesign and optimize network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi, and segmentation to support a growing headcount and increasingly distributed workforce. Identify and drive business process automation opportunities — streamlining IT workflows, onboarding/offboarding, SaaS provisioning, and cross‑departmental processes using appropriate tooling. Hire, mentor, and build out the IT team from scratch, establishing support tiers, escalation processes, and a culture of proactive rather than reactive IT operations. Manage vendor relationships, licensing, procurement, and IT budget as the function scales.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

7+ years of IT engineering experience in a corporate environment, and experience leading or growing a technical team, whether through a formal management title or by driving cross‑functional delivery, mentoring, or project leadership. Hands‑on expertise managing mixed‑OS environments — Windows (Active Directory, Intune or SCCM), macOS (Intune or Jamf), and Linux (Intune for Ubuntu/RHEL). Proven experience designing and implementing a security and compliance program — including endpoint protection, IAM, MFA, SIEM, and vulnerability management. Solid network engineering fundamentals: LAN/WAN architecture, firewall management, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and Wi‑Fi infrastructure at office scale. Demonstrated experience driving business process automation using tools such as Rippling or custom scripting to reduce manual IT overhead. Track record of building or restructuring an IT function during a period of organizational growth, not just maintaining an existing one.

DESIRABLE

Any of the following will strengthen your application: Experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks. Familiarity with Zero Trust network architecture principles. Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and systems management. Background in a technology company or hardware/semiconductor environment. Experience managing IT for a distributed or international workforce.

WHY PHISON

As a leader at Phison, you will be supported by executive partnership and cross‑functional collaboration. You won’t be operating alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, peer collaboration, and clear decision‑making frameworks. We also value engineers who are comfortable working at the edge of what’s known, asking questions, testing hypotheses, and learning quickly in emerging technical spaces.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $140K–$200K Compensation ranges reflect base salary, final compensation will be determined in good faith based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, specialized skills, education, and geographic location. Candidates in certain markets may fall outside the range listed. This range reflects base pay only and does not include potential bonuses or our comprehensive benefits.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more. View our full benefits at Equal Opportunity Employer – We encourage candidates to still apply, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Phison Electronics is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phison blog