Senior IT and Hardware Operations Specialist at Ambient.ai

Redwood City, California, United States

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$110,000 – $120,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Physical Security, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in IT systems administration for macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints and lab/edge systems (user provisioning, hardening, policies, imaging)
  • Proficiency in managing networking services (e.g., DNS/DHCP, file shares, VPN, Wi-Fi, VLANs, RBAC)
  • Experience with identity and access management, device management, and endpoint security (e.g., MDM, SSO, EDR)
  • Hands-on skills in procuring, racking/stacking, imaging, and configuring PCs, servers, peripherals, and networking equipment
  • Ability to diagnose hardware and system issues, coordinate warranty/RMA, and perform component-level swaps
  • Strong vendor management skills, including negotiating quotes and coordinating onsite work
  • Capability to manage service desk queues (SLAs, triage, escalation) and produce user-facing guides
  • Experience tracking inventory, licenses, and asset lifecycles (procurement to decommissioning)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of laptops, workstations, servers, networking gear, and SaaS systems across office and lab environments
  • Maintain identity and access management, device management, and endpoint security baselines
  • Procure, rack/stack, image, and configure PCs, servers, peripherals, and networking equipment
  • Set up conference rooms, lab benches, cameras/sensors, and demo environments as needed
  • Diagnose hardware and system issues; coordinate warranty/RMA and perform component-level swaps
  • Administer macOS/Windows/Linux endpoints and lab/edge systems
  • Manage networking services (e.g., DNS/DHCP, file shares, VPN, Wi-Fi, VLANs, RBAC)
  • Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and architecture/asset documentation
  • Provide empathetic, high-signal support for employees (in-person and remote) across devices, apps, and access
  • Manage the service desk queue (SLAs, triage, escalation), and produce clear user-facing guides
  • Own vendor relationships for devices, parts, and services; negotiate quotes and coordinate onsite work
  • Track inventory, licenses, and lifecycle (procurement to decommissioning) with accurate asset records

Skills

MDM
SSO
EDR
Networking
SaaS
Endpoint Security
Identity Management
Device Management
Rack and Stack
Hardware Procurement

Ambient.ai

AI software for proactive physical security

About Ambient.ai

Ambient.ai enhances physical security systems with software that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision. The technology helps security teams shift from reactive to proactive operations by detecting unusual changes in human behavior and locations, without relying on facial recognition. This approach respects privacy while providing AI-verified alerts that reduce false alarms and improve efficiency. The company aims to serve organizations needing security solutions while continuously adapting to the evolving risk landscape.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$70.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Healthcare - Medical premiums are covered up to 95% for employees. Dental and Vision is covered at 75%.
401(k) - Choose our pre-tax or Roth 401K plan options, via Guideline, to save for retirement
WFH Stipends - We offer monthly reimbursement for phone and monthly reimbursement for wifi
Time Off - Employees need to recharge their batteries: it improves productivity, creativity and overall job satisfaction! Get your work done, loop in your manager and take a reasonable amount of time off
Employee Resource Group - Join or start one!
Other - Employee Assistance Program and Legal Services
Early Stock Option Exercise
Life Insurance
Visa & Greencard Sponsorship

Risks

Emerging AI security startups increase competition, threatening market share.
Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact operations in strict regions.
Dependence on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.

Differentiation

Ambient.ai uses AI to detect behavior changes, not facial recognition, ensuring privacy.
The platform integrates with existing security systems, enhancing proactive threat detection.
Real-time adaptation through threat signatures allows for dynamic response to security risks.

Upsides

Rising demand for AI-driven analytics enhances Ambient.ai's market potential.
Integration with IoT devices offers comprehensive security solutions for clients.
Edge computing adoption accelerates data processing, improving threat detection efficiency.

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