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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Axle's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Axle's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axle
- high 20 stale, 0 reposted of 53 open
- Hiring momentum
- 102 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axle's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axle.
About this role
The IT Operations Technical Lead at Axle is responsible for overseeing and optimizing both hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, managing IT operations aligned with ITIL processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of systems, particularly for AI/ML workloads. The lead will also mentor a team of systems engineers and collaborate with various teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axle as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience leading operations team
- 10+ years of hands-on Unix/Linux experience
- Proven experience implementing and operating within ITIL frameworks
- Hands-on experience with incident management, patching, system hardening, and production support
- Experience building and maintaining golden images and standardized environments
- Strong scripting/automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Nice to have
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA
- Certifications such as ITIL, Linux, AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
- Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP)
What you get
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
- Focus on AI/ML workloads may require specific expertise
- The role involves a mix of leadership and hands-on technical work, which may appeal to candidates looking for both aspects
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Listed by Axle on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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