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# IT Operations Manager at Cordance

- **Company:** Cordance
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cordance/jobs/5440042008

## Job description

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

Position Overview

The IT Operations Manager runs day-to-day IT operations, endpoint security, and support across Cordance HQ and its business units. The role is the hands-on owner of our IT tooling, our managed service providers, and the transition of business units onto a common HQ-managed platform.

Because Cordance operates across multiple business units, this role balances central standards with each unit's individual systems, audits, and deadlines. The IT Operations Manager also supplies the evidence and controls that business units need for SOC 2 and other security certifications.

## Key Responsibilities

IT Operations and Support

- Own IT service management across HQ and business units, including ticket quality, escalations, and SLAs with the helpdesk provider (currently 1Path).
- Run joiner, mover, and leaver processes, including provisioning and removing access across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, and business applications, working with HR on identity data from Rippling.
- Maintain and keep current the IT Operations Runbook, covering systems, procedures, contacts, and escalation paths.

Endpoint and Security Tooling

- Administer the RMM and endpoint stack, including NinjaOne for device management and SentinelOne for EDR, and keep device inventories reconciled between them.
- Administer email and web security, including Abnormal Security and Cisco Umbrella, across multi-org and EU tenants.
- Enforce agent installation and device compliance on all company-managed devices and follow up with non-compliant users.
- Triage security alerts and integration health issues and route them to the appropriate team or provider.

Infrastructure and Cloud

- Support the AWS landing zone and cloud access for business units and keep its documentation current.
- Manage identity, access, and tenant configuration across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments.

Business Unit Integration and Vendor Management

- Deliver IT and security integration workstreams that move business units from legacy MSPs onto HQ-managed tooling and in-house support.
- Hold MSPs and vendors accountable to deadlines for onboarding, offboarding, and tool removal, and report status and risk to leadership.
- Review and approve MSP invoices and manage hardware procurement with suppliers.

Compliance Support

- Provide device, access, and configuration evidence for SOC 2 and other security certifications.
- Close gaps identified during audits and implement a continuous compliance framework to ensure infrastructure is audit-ready and compliant.

Competencies

- Strong IT operations and infrastructure management capabilities.
- Hands-on expertise managing identity, access, endpoints, and cloud environments.
- Ability to manage outsourced helpdesk providers, MSPs, and technology vendors against defined SLAs and deadlines.
- Ability to balance centralized IT standards with the needs of multiple business units and technology environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate operational documentation and compliance evidence.
- Ability to communicate clearly with executives, vendors, and non-technical users.
- Strong ownership and follow-through when managing integrations, escalations, security issues, and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure, including 3+ years leading IT operations or managing MSPs.
- Hands-on administration of Microsoft 365 / Entra ID and Google Workspace, including identity, access, and tenant settings.
- Hands-on experience with an RMM platform, with NinjaOne preferred, and an EDR platform, with SentinelOne preferred.
- Working knowledge of AWS and Azure, including IAM, account structure, and landing zones.
- Proven record of managing outsourced helpdesk or MSP contracts against SLAs and deadlines.
- Experience supporting SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits with technical evidence.
- Experience with M&A integration or running IT across several business units or tenants.
- Clear written communication with executives, vendors, and non-technical users.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Abnormal Security, Cisco Umbrella, or similar email and DNS security tools.
- Scripting experience for automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
- Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator certification.
- Security certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM.
- Familiarity with GDPR and managing EU data residency across tenants.
- Experience working with a global team, including overlap with India (IST) hours.

Success Measurements

- Consistent IT service delivery across Cordance HQ and its business units, including effective management of tickets, escalations, and SLAs.
- Accurate and compliant device inventories across IT and endpoint security platforms.
- Timely completion of business unit IT and security integrations onto HQ-managed tooling.
- Effective management of MSPs and vendors against agreed-upon deadlines and service expectations.
- Reliable identity, access, endpoint, and cloud administration across Cordance environments.
- Timely delivery of technical evidence and remediation of gaps identified through SOC 2 and other security audits.
- Up-to-date IT operations documentation, procedures, contacts, and escalation paths.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

- Health and Wellness:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
- Retirement Savings:
- 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- Paid Time Off:
- Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
- Parental Leave:
- 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
- Remote Work Support:
- Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
- Holidays:
- Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!

EEOC & ADA Statement:

Cordance and its companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, sex, nationality, ancestry, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Cordance and its companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Final candidate must be able to pass a background check.

To view applicant notices required under federal and state law, please visit: https://cordance.co/applicant-notices/

## About Cordance

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cordance acquires and accelerates the growth of vertically-focused B2B SaaS companies by providing long-term tactical guidance, operational support, and financial backing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Acquisition/Holding Company)
- **Headquarters**: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Founding team came together to support founder-run businesses; specific individual founder names are not publicly listed as a single founder.

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Vertical B2B SaaS (Education Technology, Industrial Software, Commerce & Compliance, and other niche verticals)
- Target customers: Acquired portfolio companies (B2B SaaS firms with less than $10M in ARR); end customers are the diverse customer bases of those portfolio companies.
- Mission or purpose statement: "Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance." [cordance.co](https://cordance.co/about-us/)

## Products & Services
Cordance does not sell a single product. Instead, it provides a platform for acquired companies:
- **Acquisition & Long-Term Partnership**: Acquires established B2B SaaS companies (usually under $10M ARR) that have strong product-market fit, then partners with founders to scale.
- **Operational & Financial Support**: Provides go-to-market leadership, operational resources, financial backing, and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
- **Portfolio Companies**: Includes brands such as **AppsAnywhere** (EdTech), **Hapara** (EdTech), **Royal 4** (Industrial Software), **RT Systems** (Commerce), **Blue Link Associates** (ERP), **Ithos Global**, and **Neatoscan**. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cordanceco)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: USD $3.7 million (estimated, per LinkedIn). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cordanceco)
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Not publicly disclosed as a standalone company (likely funded through equity/debt for acquisitions rather than traditional VC rounds).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. Leadership has backgrounds from Lone Wolf Technologies, JMI Equity, Aquiline Capital Partners, Sage Software, and Tyler Technologies.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 26.1% year-over-year to 93 employees; acquired at least 7+ companies since 2022, including AppsAnywhere (2025/2026) and RT Systems; 15 active job postings with quarterly hiring up 87.5% and yearly up 275%. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cordance) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cordanceco)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Long-term focus**: Unlike typical PE roll-ups, Cordance emphasizes "long-term partnership" rather than a short-term flip, promising to support the culture and legacy of acquired companies.
- **Experienced operator-led team**: Leadership collectively has over a century of combined experience building and scaling B2B SaaS companies, with backgrounds from both operating roles and private equity.
- **Vertically-focused strategy**: Rather than a generalist approach, Cordance hones in on specific verticals (EdTech, Industrial, Commerce), allowing deep domain expertise and repeatable playbooks.
- **Transparent acquisition process**: Explicitly commits to transparency with acquired company employees, seeking to allay fears typical of acquisitions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Deepening existing vertical portfolios (notably Education and Industrial Software); expanding the Commerce & Compliance division; continuing to acquire founder-led B2B SaaS companies under $10M ARR.
- **Growth direction**: Scaling acquired businesses operationally and commercially; building a cohesive portfolio of market-leading niche software companies; hiring across sales, customer success, product, and M&A functions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Positions itself as a "people-first" organization committed to building cultures where employees thrive. Core values include long-term partnership, growth orientation, accountability & transparency, and commitment. [cordance.co](https://cordance.co/about-us/)
- **Work model**: Remote-first company (all current job postings list "United States - Remote"). [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cordance)
- **Team composition & growth**: Small but rapidly growing team (93 employees) — new hires can have outsized impact. Talent has been sourced from notable SaaS companies like LogMeIn, Lone Wolf Technologies, and Allbridge.
- **Leadership**: CEO Caroline Morris (former COO at Lone Wolf, Army veteran, Harvard MBA); CFO Dan Savage (former PE investor at Aquiline); strong operating and M&A background across the executive team. [cordance.co](https://cordance.co/about-us/)
- **Notable perks**: Emphasis on learning culture, professional development, and impact. "We work hard and acknowledge others that do the same." [cordance.co](https://cordance.co/about-us/)
- **Job roles open (as of mid-2026)**: Account Executives (multiple divisions), Sales Director, Customer Success Managers, Product Manager, M&A Professional, HR Director, VP of Expansion, Business Unit President. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cordance)

## Sources
1. [cordance.co](https://cordance.co/)
2. [cordance.co/about-us/](https://cordance.co/about-us/)
3. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cordance)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cordanceco)

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