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IT Operations Manager

Recursive Shibuya-ku, Tokyo March 18 2026
  • 💴 No salary range given
  • 🏡
    Partially remote
  • 🗾 Japan residents only
  • 💬
    Conversational Japanese
    Fluent English
  • 🧪
    Junior to intermediate levels
    Unspecified years of experience

About Recursive

Recursive Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Founded in 2020, Recursive is an AI consulting company based in Japan working with AI technology to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to the environmental and societal challenges the world faces today.

Key benefits

  • Have a positive impact on society
  • Join a growing startup
  • Work with a diverse team

About the position

Responsibilities

  • SaaS & Access Management
    • Administration: Manage full lifecycles (creation, access control, closure) for core tools including Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft 365, SmartHR, MoneyForward suite, and Zoom etc
    • Auditing: Conduct monthly IT audits across all platforms to ensure compliance and security.
    • Support: Act as the primary consultant for internal access issues, permissions, and tool integration requests.
  • Hardware & Device Management (MDM)
    • Procurement & Onboarding: Oversee the procurement and setup of MacBooks and iPhones using Apple Business Manager.
    • Asset Lifecycle: Manage device upgrades, repairs (Apple Store coordination), and secure data wiping for off-boarding members.
    • Office Infrastructure: Maintain office network and VPN, monitors, and peripherals.
    • Connectivity: Manage corporate SIM card contracts (Docomo/Softbank) and eSIM troubleshooting.
  • Security & Strategic Projects
    • Security Oversight: Lead company-wide IT security initiatives and policy enforcement.
    • MDM Migration: Lead the project to migrate our device management from Kandji to Simple MDM.
    • Asset System Build: Design and implement a scalable asset management system to replace our current Notion database.

Requirements

  • Professional proficiency in English
  • Conversational Japanese
  • Proven experience in IT Operations or System Administration (Required)
  • Expertise in macOS environments and Mobile Device Management (MDM) workflows
  • Experience administering SaaS suites (Google Workspace, Slack, SmartHR, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of office networking (Wi-Fi, Routers) and IT security best practices.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage hardware inventory and audits.

Japanese language proficiency is a non-negotiable prerequisite for this position, alongside the other listed qualifications.

Meet Recursive's Developers

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