Exponent Energy Looking for IT Manager at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our company’s data and systems, as well as the reliability and performance of our network infrastructure across our office locations.

As an individual contributor, you will oversee and set up the IT infrastructure for Exponent Energy across our existing and new offices.

Our philosophy: Break. Believe, Build

Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.

Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.

Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.

What you will do:
Your role will be but is not limited to, overseeing network infrastructure across Exponent Energy offices. Oversee the existing network infrastructure – routers, switches, and other hardware and software and implement changes to improve where necessary. Implement security protocols on existing services and hardware and work with the Admin on new employee system setup. Troubleshooting issues with systems in the offices to those operating on the field and providing timely fixes and long term solutions.

Responsibilities:
Design, install, and maintain/upgrade network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and other hardware and software.

Collaborate with the leadership and other stakeholders to ensure the integration of security measures into all aspects of our company’s operations.

Educate and train employees on security best practices and protocols on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.

Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity, and continually assess and update our security posture.

Working closely with the Admin to ensure systems are in place and ready for deployment when new personnel joins.

The ideal candidate requires:
Experience working in an early-stage or mid-level startup, implementing and maintaining the IT Infrastructure

Strong understanding and experience with Google services

Proficiency in security tools and technologies – firewalls, antivirus, intrusion prevention, etc.

Experience setting up wireless network infrastructure – routers, switches, TCP/IP, wifi roaming, etc.

Experience in troubleshooting issues with systems – Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.

What matters less:
Years of experience

Formal qualification

What matters more:
Quality of work

Approach towards problem-solving

Dissatisfaction with mediocre work

Resilient attitude to bounce back after failing

Ability to work with cross-functional teams

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.

Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy’s Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging

The 100+ strong team of passionate builders have a ton of EV experience and are currently looking for more builders to join one of the best EV teams in India to build & scale Exponent.