Job Title: IT Manager / Database Administrator
Location: Remote (LATAM preferred)
Working Hours: Overlap with US Eastern Time (EST)
Salary: Target: ~$3,200 - $4500 depending on experience
Company Size: ~12 employees
Industry: Real Estate Investment / PropTech / Financial Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically strong IT Manager / Database Administrator to support a growing real estate investment and development platform focused on education-related real estate assets. The company works closely with operators, investors, and capital partners to structure and execute investments in early childhood and mission-critical education facilities.

This role will play a critical part in designing and managing the company’s internal systems, data infrastructure, and automation workflows as the platform scales. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across database administration, system integrations, automation, security, and AI tools to improve internal operations and efficiency.

This is a hands-on role within a small but growing team, ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable systems, optimizing workflows, and implementing modern automation and AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Management

Manage and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure and internal systems.
Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 environment, user management, permissions, and security policies.
Oversee system architecture to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
Support system migrations and infrastructure improvements.

Database & Data Management

Design, manage, and maintain internal databases supporting financial, investment, and operational workflows.
Implement data mapping and structured data pipelines across multiple platforms.
Ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and governance across internal systems.
Optimize database performance and reporting capabilities.

Workflow Automation & AI Integration

Develop automation workflows to streamline operational processes.
Implement AI tools and integrations (including Claude or similar AI platforms) to improve productivity.
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive processes across investment, reporting, and operations workflows.

Software Integrations & Optimization

Manage integrations between internal tools including:
- Agora (investment portal)
- Microsoft 365
- Citrix / Podio (migration away from Podio)
- Potential ERP implementation
Optimize existing software stack and recommend new solutions when needed.

Website & Platform Optimization

Support technical improvements and optimization of the company’s website and investor-facing systems.
Ensure integrations between web platforms and internal databases function effectively.

Security & Governance

Implement IT security protocols and best practices.
Establish AI governance policies and data protection standards.
Manage system access, cybersecurity controls, and compliance practices.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in IT management, systems architecture, or database administration
Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 environments
Experience with database design, administration, and data architecture
Experience building workflow automations and system integrations
Familiarity with AI tools, automation platforms, or AI integrations
Experience managing multiple software systems within a growing organization
Strong understanding of data governance, security, and infrastructure management
Excellent problem-solving and system design skills

Nice to Have

Experience with investment platforms or financial systems
Familiarity with Agora investment portal
Experience migrating platforms such as Podio
Experience implementing or supporting ERP systems
Background in PropTech, FinTech, or real estate investment environments
Experience with AI governance and automation frameworks

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a systems builder and technical problem solver who enjoys improving how organizations operate through better infrastructure, automation, and data management. You are comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, collaborating with leadership to design systems that support business growth.

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