Checkr
Senior Manager, IT
San Francisco, California, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$179k-$211kDetected 1 day ago
CybersecurityCustomer SupportSystems EngineeringCollaboration
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date.
- If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion.
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve Checkr's internal IT tech stack end-to-end, including Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, the Atlassian ecosystem, Meraki, and Verkada
- Build and lead a high-performing IT Operations team, driving hiring, goal-setting, and career development for direct reports
- Partner with Information Security to ensure IAM, device management, and infrastructure decisions meet Checkr's compliance and risk standards
- Partner with the Workplace and Events teams to deliver seamless technical support for offices, conference rooms, and company-wide events
- Track record of building and scaling IT teams through a period of organizational growth
- An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.
- We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
- At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection.
- Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in a people manager role, ideally leading IT or systems engineering teams
- 4+ years administering enterprise SaaS platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, Okta, or similar
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including IAM, endpoint management, and vendor security assessments
Skills
- About Checkr
- Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on
- Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most:
- getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date.
- Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
- About the team/role
Compensation
- For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
- OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)
- $179,000 - $211,000 USD
Benefits
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
- In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
- Define and report on IT operational health through SLAs, uptime metrics, and employee satisfaction data
- A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Company info
- Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.
- We're a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission.
- Manage vendor relationships across the IT tool stack, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality service for internal customers
This listing is sourced directly from Checkr's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.