TechOps at Kraken is a modern, lean evolution of traditional enterprise IT. We span everything from hands-on frontline support through to high-impact technical projects and long-term strategic improvements.
We are building a small, highly effective TechOps team and are looking for an ambitious, experienced TechOps Generalist to help us scale Kraken safely, securely, and with a strong focus on people.
This is a broad role with a huge amount of variety. You’ll work across identity, devices, SaaS, networking, automation, and office infrastructure - often at the same time. Ambiguity is a constant, and we’re looking for someone who enjoys making sense of it and turning it into action.
We operate almost entirely in the cloud, so you’ll be exposed to a wide range of modern tools and technologies across the business.
About the role
As a TechOps Generalist, you’ll be a core contributor to the day-to-day delivery of TechOps services across the APAC region, working closely with the TechOps Lead and the wider global TechOps team.
While this isn’t a people management role, it is a role with real ownership. You’ll be trusted to take responsibility for problems and projects end-to-end, contribute to technical decision-making, and help shape how TechOps operates as we grow.
We strongly believe that great TechOps starts with empathy. You’ll spend a significant portion of your time supporting Kraken employees directly, seeing first-hand the problems they face and helping ensure technology enables rather than blocks great work.
We prioritise friendly, human support over SLAs or ticket numbers. Our aim is to deliver such a good experience that technology fades into the background, and when support is needed, it’s easy, human, and effective.
What you’ll do
Provide hands-on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support across the business
Own and deliver TechOps work across identity, devices, SaaS, networking, and office infrastructure
Work closely with the TechOps Lead to balance reactive support with proactive, planned improvements
Contribute to technical projects that improve security, reliability, and scalability
Design, improve, and automate systems and processes to reduce manual effort and operational risk
Collaborate closely with Security, Engineering, and other teams to balance security, productivity, and user experience
Support our offices in Melbourne and Japan, with potential expansion across APAC
Identify recurring problems and help build long-term solutions rather than short-term workarounds
macOS and Windows MDM improvements and migrations
Identity provider and SSO improvements
Device trust and posture compliance solutions
Replacing insecure authentication factors with phishing-resistant alternatives
Office networking, AV, and access control improvements
SaaS migrations and integrations
Example TechOps projects include:
What you’ll need
Strong hands-on experience in an IT, TechOps, or systems-focused role
Deep knowledge of Windows and macOS, with confident troubleshooting skills
Hands-on experience providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support
Comfort operating in highly ambiguous environments and managing competing priorities
A strong technical foundation across identity, MDM, SaaS, and networking
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A people-first mindset and a conscientious approach to decision-making
Should haveExperience supporting macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android environments
Experience with Identity & Access Management platforms (e.g. Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra)
Understanding of SSO technologies such as OAuth, SAML, and SCIM
Enjoyment of scripting, APIs, and automating repetitive or error-prone tasks
Experience working across time zones or with distributed teams
A foundational understanding of programming or software engineering
Familiarity with security tooling such as CrowdStrike, Kolide, osquery, or Zscaler
Experience with office networking (we use Cisco Meraki)
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS
Nice to have
Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they're applying to, at the time of application.
Skills Required
- Strong hands-on experience in an IT, TechOps, or systems-focused role
- Deep knowledge of Windows and macOS with confident troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support
- Comfort operating in highly ambiguous environments and managing competing priorities
- Strong technical foundation across identity, MDM, SaaS, and networking
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A people-first mindset and a conscientious approach to decision-making
- Experience supporting macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android environments
- Experience with Identity & Access Management platforms (e.g. Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra)
- Understanding of SSO technologies such as OAuth, SAML, and SCIM
- Enjoyment of scripting, APIs, and automating repetitive or error-prone tasks
- Experience working across time zones or with distributed teams
- Foundational understanding of programming or software engineering
- Familiarity with security tooling such as CrowdStrike, Kolide, osquery, or Zscaler
- Experience with office networking (Cisco Meraki)
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS
Kraken Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working and policies such as flexible or unlimited leave alongside defined PTO and sick time are emphasized. This breadth allows time off to be tailored across regions.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the US with company-paid life and AD&D, plus broad mental health and wellness supports. These provisions indicate robust health protection supplemented by wellbeing resources.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An equity option scheme and stock options make ownership accessible, with some roles also able to take a portion of pay in digital assets. This expands potential long-term value beyond base salary.
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What We Do
Kraken delivers transformational tech to utilities around the world to make the global transition to green energy quicker and more affordable. Part of the Octopus Energy Group.
