IT Operations (Part-time Project-based)
Pareto
Location
Global Remote
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Operations
About us
At Pareto.AI, we’re on a mission to enable top talent around the world to participate in the development of cutting-edge AI models.
In coming years, AI models will transform how we work and create thousands of new AI training jobs for skilled talent around the world. We’ve joined forces with top AI and crowd researchers at Anthropic, Character.AI, Imbue, Stanford, and University of Pennsylvania to build a fair and ethical platform for AI developers to collaborate with domain experts to train bespoke AI models.
We are looking for an experienced IT Consultant/System Administrator to support a range of high-impact
infrastructure, systems, and security projects across the company. This person will assess our current environment, recommend practical improvements, and execute key initiatives that strengthen our operational readiness, streamline our technology stack, and improve security and access management.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can balance strategy and execution. The ideal
A consultant can quickly audit our current tools and systems, identify risk and inefficiency, and implement scalable solutions that make the company more secure, organized, and operationally mature.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the renewal assessment for Slack, including reviewing current usage, auditing
connected tools and workflows, and making recommendations on contract renewal,
optimization, and cost effectivenessAudit and help clean up Google Workspace and Slack accounts, including user access,
permissions, inactive accounts, group structure, and general admin hygieneAssess the company’s current state of IT, systems administration, documentation, and
controls to help make the business more M&A ready and audit-readyIdentify gaps in controls, asset management, access management, documentation, and vendor management, and security practices, and recommend remediation plans
Recommend, design, and implement improvements to streamline the company’s tools
and systems environmentImprove company security posture, including implementing or strengthening single sign- on (SSO), identity and access management, device controls, and account
provisioning/deprovisioning processesEstablish simple, intuitive, and scalable user provisioning systems for onboarding,
offboarding, and role changesEvaluate current tools and reduce unnecessary complexity by consolidating redundant
platforms where appropriateRecommend, propose, and implement systems for equipment tracking, device
administration, and core IT asset managementSet up and improve internal systems, networks, and technology infrastructure to support business growth and reduce operational friction
Create practical documentation, workflows, and standards that improve long-term
maintainability and operational readinessPartner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, people, and leadership to prioritize projects and deliver improvements with minimal disruption
Qualifications
Proven experience as an IT Consultant, IT Manager, Systems Administrator, or
similar role in a fast-paced company environmentExperience managing and optimizing Slack, Google Workspace, identity providers, and
SaaS tool ecosystemsStrong understanding of SSO, identity and access management, provisioning/deprovisioning, and security best practices
Experience preparing companies for audits, diligence requests, compliance reviews, or
M&A-related operational readinessExperience with IT asset management, equipment tracking, endpoint administration, and systems documentation
Ability to assess a fragmented environment, set priorities, and implement practical
solutions quicklyStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams at
onceClear communicator who can explain technical tradeoffs and recommendations to non-
technical stakeholdersHands-on, resourceful, and comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with startups or high-growth companies
Experience rationalizing and consolidating SaaS tools
Familiarity with security frameworks, audit preparation, or diligence processes
Experience implementing endpoint management, MDM, and access governance solutions
Experience supporting network setup and office IT infrastructure where needed
Deliverables / Areas of Focus
The consultant will initially focus on the following projects:
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Slack Renewal and Systems Audit
Audit Slack usage, integrations, and related tools
Review contract and provide renewal recommendations
Clean up Slack and Google account administration
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M&A / Audit Readiness
Assess current IT controls, documentation, and systems
Identify gaps and provide a readiness plan
Help implement priority improvements
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Systems Streamlining and Security
Recommend and implement improvements to simplify the tool stack
Strengthen security, including SSO and access controls
Set up intuitive provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
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Implement equipment tracking and administration processes
Infrastructure and Tool Consolidation
Set up additional systems or networks as needed
Reduce redundant tools and improve overall efficiency
Ideal Profile
You are practical, organized, and execution-oriented. You know how to walk into a messy
environment, quickly understand what matters, and put the right systems in place without
overengineering. You can operate independently, make sound recommendations, and drive
projects through completion