Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor.
Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors.
Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security.
Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in.
Pontera is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Specialist to join the Global IT team and lead IT operations for the New York office.
As part of Pontera’s Global IT organization, this position works closely with Infrastructure, Security, R&D, and Operations teams to support secure, stable, and scalable IT operations across the company.
Serving as the primary IT owner for the NY office, the role is responsible for employee support, office infrastructure, endpoint management, SaaS administration, identity operations, and operational continuity in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Responsibilities include hands-on operational support, infrastructure administration, endpoint and security operations, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate is a highly independent IT professional capable of managing operational responsibilities while collaborating within a global IT organization.
- Serve as the primary onsite IT owner for the NY office supporting approximately 100+ employees.
- Lead onsite operational response and coordinate escalations during infrastructure, endpoint, or office technology incidents.
- Provide hands-on technical support for hardware, software, SaaS applications, conferencing systems, and office technology.
- Deliver executive and business-critical support in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes including device preparation, account provisioning, permissions management, and asset handling.
- Support office events and business activities requiring onsite IT support.
- Ensure timely resolution of operational and technical issues impacting employee workflows.
- Manage and support office infrastructure including enterprise networking, firewalls, wireless networks, VPN connectivity, CCTV systems, physical access control, conferencing technologies, and office AV systems, using platforms such as Fortinet, UniFi, Cato, and Zoom.
- Coordinate with ISPs and local vendors for troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational continuity.
- Perform onsite troubleshooting for network, hardware, and office infrastructure issues.
- Support and administer cloud infrastructure services including Amazon WorkSpaces environments, cloud-hosted operational platforms, and related access/connectivity workflows.
- Support office expansions, relocations, cabling, and infrastructure deployment projects.
- Support operational activities related to datacenter infrastructure and internal technical environments.
- Coordinate with Infrastructure and R&D teams on maintenance, deployments, operational readiness, and troubleshooting activities.
- Assist with infrastructure implementations, hardware lifecycle activities, and onsite operational support when required.
- Manage MacOS and Windows endpoint lifecycle operations through MDM platforms including Kandji \Iru and Microsoft Intune, covering enrollment, compliance, patching, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Administer identity and access management processes across SaaS platforms and internal systems using Okta and related identity platforms.
- Provision and deprovision users, groups, permissions, and application access based on operational and security requirements
- Collaborate with Security teams on endpoint compliance, remediation, and enforcement initiatives.
- Support centralized SaaS operations and lifecycle management through platforms such as Torii, including onboarding, licensing, troubleshooting, access governance, and operational administration.
- Administer and support core business and collaboration platforms including Google Workspace, Zoom, and related SaaS environments.
- Partner with business stakeholders to support operational processes, business systems usage, and productivity workflows.
- Assist with SaaS integrations, automation initiatives, and operational improvements using platforms such as Workato and BlinkOps.
- Lead and execute onsite IT infrastructure and operational projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
- Participate in infrastructure, security, office expansion, and automation initiatives.
- Support cross-functional technical projects with global IT team, Security, R&D and Facilities teams.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational scalability initiatives.
- Maintain clear technical documentation for infrastructure, operational procedures, and support processes.
- Track operational tasks, incidents, and projects through Jira\ monday.com or equivalent platforms.
- Maintain operational ownership, prioritization, and accountability for onsite IT operations and service delivery.
- 5+ years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure administration, or onsite corporate IT environments.
- Strong hands-on experience supporting both Mac and Windows environments.
- Proven experience managing MDM platforms including Kandji and Microsoft Intune.
- Strong experience supporting office infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless networks, VPN connectivity, and office AV systems.
- Experience supporting SaaS administration, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and access management.
- Experience working with Security, R&D and Infrastructure teams on operational and compliance initiatives.
- Ability to independently prioritize, manage, and execute operational responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting and operational ownership capabilities.
- Experience supporting fintech or high-growth technology environments.
- Experience with Fortinet, UniFi, Cato, Google Workspace, Okta, and Azure Entra ID.
- Experience with scripting, automation, or operational workflow orchestration platforms such as Workato or BlinkOps.
- Experience supporting datacenter or infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with AWS environments and Amazon WorkSpaces administration.
- Relevant certifications are an advantage.
- Compensation: Annual Salary of $100,000-$130,000
- Opportunity: Have a major impact at a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry
- Team Culture: A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment with frequent team events
- Equity: All new hires are eligible for equity grant participation
- Healthcare: Comprehensive & affordable insurance benefits with a variety of plan options
- Retirement: 401(k) with employer match & employer-sponsored access to a retirement advisor
- Family Benefits: Paid parental leave & reimbursement program for family planning services (such as fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy
- Professional Development: Sponsored learning & development program (to cover classes, certifications, and more!)
- Food Perks: Fully stocked kitchen & lunch reimbursement program
- Work Flexibility: A hybrid office work model (In-Office Tues/Weds/Thurs and WFH Mon/Fri) & generous PTO day
- Occasional after-hours or project-related support may be required based on operational needs
Pontera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure administration, or onsite corporate IT environments.
- Strong hands-on experience supporting both Mac and Windows environments.
- Proven experience managing MDM platforms including Kandji and Microsoft Intune.
- Strong experience supporting office infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless networks, VPN connectivity, and office AV systems.
- Experience supporting SaaS administration, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and access management.
- Experience working with Security, R&D and Infrastructure teams on operational and compliance initiatives.
- Ability to independently prioritize, manage, and execute operational responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting and operational ownership capabilities.
- Experience supporting fintech or high-growth technology environments.
- Experience with Fortinet, UniFi, Cato, Google Workspace, Okta, and Azure Entra ID.
- Experience with scripting, automation, or operational workflow orchestration platforms such as Workato or BlinkOps.
- Experience supporting datacenter or infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with AWS environments and Amazon WorkSpaces administration.
- Relevant certifications
What the Team is Saying
Pontera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 5% 401(k) match with no vesting period is highlighted, alongside access to a financial advisor, signaling strong long‑term savings support. These features indicate meaningful emphasis on retirement planning.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave and reimbursement for family‑planning expenses are described. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and a dedicated Mother’s Room are noted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays and sick days, and five “work from anywhere” weeks are outlined. A hybrid schedule further supports time away from the office.
Pontera Insights
What We Do
Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help millions of Americans retire better by enabling financial advisors to manage, balance, and report on clients' assets in 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other workplace-sponsored accounts. Our secure, purpose-built platform, seamlessly integrated with advisors' portfolio management tools, is designed to work across many account types and help advisors improve financial outcomes through more comprehensive investment management. Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation—from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors. Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security. At the core of our team is a strong belief that helping people retire comfortably is of critical importance. Pontera is designed to help advisors not only analyze their clients’ held away accounts to provide greater visibility, but to enable advisors to take action and manage accounts on their clients’ behalf, improving the client experience, potentially adding accretive performance, and helping to mitigate compliance and security concerns around managing held away accounts. Each of us believes strongly in the mission of helping millions of people achieve the best retirement possible.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside.
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