Alaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.
Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.
Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.
In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.
Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups- Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.
We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.
About the roleWe are looking for a skilled and proactive IT Admin Specialist to take full ownership of internal IT operations at Alaan. This role is critical as we scale and support smooth employee experiences across device management, access control, onboarding, compliance, and security alignment.
What you'll do- Own Alaan’s internal IT infrastructure end-to-end, from procurement to decommissioning
- Manage our Apple-first device fleet using Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms
- Ensure smooth device and software onboarding/off-boarding experiences for our employees
- Run an air-tight Identity and Access Management (IAM) system
- Proactively drive security best practices across endpoints, user behaviour, and software tools
- Own our internal help-desk and incident responder
- Ensure we are always compliance-ready for frameworks like ISO 27001 by maintaining up-to-date policies, processes, and procedures.
- Continuously document and optimize IT processes that can scale as Alaan grows
- Collaborate with People Ops and Security teams to ensure a seamless IT environment for a globally distributed team
- 3–6 years of IT admin experience, preferably in a scaling startup
- Strong working knowledge of Apple hardware and MDM solutions like Mosyle
- Hands-on experience with IAM tools such as Authy and Google Admin
- Understanding of ISO 27001 or other related compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC Type-II)
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to operate autonomously and support a globally distributed tea
- Bonus: Exposure to endpoint security tools, network configurations, or Android MDM
- Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
- Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
- Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
- Participate in exciting offsite events
- Competitive salary and equity
- Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more
