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Senior IT Systems Engineer

184k – 276kPalo Alto, CAHybrid8+ YOE
Summary

Senior IT Systems Engineer leads design, implementation, and optimization of SaaS platforms like Okta and Google Workspace, advances IAM programs, drives automation, and troubleshoots complex issues in hybrid environments. Requires 8+ years experience, IAM expertise, and scripting proficiency.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, and other IT tools.
  • Own end-to-end support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of applications, systems, and their complex interconnections—ensuring high availability, security, and seamless user experience.
  • Help architect and advance our workforce Identity and Access Management program, including configuration of Single Sign-On (SSO), lifecycle management, provisioning/deprovisioning, access governance, and policy enforcement.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) providing strategic technical guidance to support business expansion, system scalability, and infrastructure maturity.
  • Drive cross-functional knowledge sharing by authoring, maintaining, and evolving comprehensive IT documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
  • Proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in the environment; lead initiatives to enhance security posture, operational efficiency, and resilience—prioritizing automation of manual/repetitive processes.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, IAM trends, and automation platforms; develop business cases and lead proof-of-concepts or adoption recommendations.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT capabilities with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience administering and optimizing a broad portfolio of SaaS applications in a hybrid and high-growth environment—with advanced proficiency in our core stack: Okta (including Advanced Server Access & Workflows), Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise, Atlassian, etc.
  • 4+ years of deep experience with n8n, Okta Workflows and/or other leading iPaaS/automation platforms (e.g., Workato, Zapier, BetterCloud, custom integrations).
  • Expert-level knowledge of IAM principles and protocols: SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, JIT provisioning, SWA, RBAC, ABAC, and access governance best practices.
  • Strong experience designing and working with APIs for custom integrations, data flows, and automation.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation for monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency (e.g., Google Apps Manager (GAM), Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar); experience building custom solutions is highly valued.
  • Solid working knowledge and administrative experience in Azure, AWS, and/or GCP cloud platforms.
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of resolving sophisticated, cross-system incidents under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business impact, own key deliverables, and drive projects to completion in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
  • Comfortable adapting to dynamic requirements, handling time-sensitive escalations, and participating in on-call rotation.
  • Track record of success as a Senior IT Systems Engineer or equivalent in a fast-moving corporate or tech environment.
  • Okta certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional / Administrator / Consultant) strongly preferred; other relevant certifications (Google Workspace) are a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience) is a plus.

Salary

$184,000 - $276,000 USD

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

Skills
OktaGoogle WorkspaceSlackAtlassiann8nOkta WorkflowsSAMLOIDCOAuth 2.0SCIMPythonBashPowerShellTerraformAWS
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