IT & Security Admin (DevOps Team)

About the Role

We're seeking a versatile IT & Security Admin to manage our GCP cloud infrastructure and internal IT systems. In this hybrid role, you'll maintain and scale the reliable systems that power april's AI-driven tax platform while providing IT support and ensuring SOC2 compliance. You'll work closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced fintech environment, directly impacting our ability to deliver seamless tax experiences through our partners' platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and co-own (trained by team lead) april’s cloud (GCP) infrastructure
• Workstation IT management (STIG, MDM, Azure, Google Workspaces, etc, including equipment purchases)
• Manage and improve internal IT systems, including user access, hardware, and software troubleshooting
• Own SOC2 Compliance processes & relevant security infrastructure
• Support security best practices by applying patches and updates to systems
• On-demand IT support from internal / external users
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines
• Automate system provisioning and configuration using Terraform
• Monitor system performance, scale and health, and troubleshoot issues related to servers, applications, and networks
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployments and improve system reliability

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in IT positions
• 1+ years of experience in DevOps / SRE positions
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
• Basic knowledge in IT management (MacOS, Windows, MDM)
• Familiarity and basic experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python)
• Familiarity and basic experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of Linux and Windows system administration
• Basic networking and networking protocol knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls, HTTP(s), RPC)
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Bonus: Experience with logging and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Bonus: Experience with gRPC
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

About april

april is the only embedded, year-round tax platform built to power smarter financial decisions. From filing to planning to onboarding, april’s white-labeled tools bring real-time tax intelligence into the platforms people already use, helping users understand the impact of every paycheck, equity transaction, or income shift, and stay on top of tax payments throughout the year. Built to handle even the most complex tax situations, april’s AI-powered tax engine ingests data directly from partner apps to deliver accurate outcomes in record time—making tax planning and filing more connected, contextual, and accessible than ever. With API-first infrastructure and seamless data integrations, april helps partners deliver more value, deepen loyalty, and turn taxes into a strategic edge—for their clients and their business.