About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer (Identity and Access) based in United States.
This is a senior-level remote opportunity focused on designing and operating secure, scalable identity and access infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, administer, and continuously improve end-to-end Identity and Access Management solutions and user lifecycle processes.
- Own Okta administration, including configuration, authentication policies, directory integrations, MFA, password management, and application integrations.
- Manage core enterprise SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Jira, and Confluence.
- Oversee unified endpoint management for global Mac and Windows environments using Jamf and Microsoft Intune.
- Develop automated provisioning, deprovisioning, access management, and other IT workflows using Okta Workflows and scripting.
- Establish and maintain identity governance practices, including role-based access control, entitlement reviews, and access certification.
- Lead the technical onboarding and integration of SaaS applications through Single Sign-On and related identity protocols.
- Partner with Security teams to embed strong security practices across identity, endpoint, SaaS, and IT infrastructure.
- Create technical operating procedures, engineering roadmaps, compliance documentation, and other materials that support reliable operations.
- Provide senior-level technical leadership and escalation support for complex IT infrastructure and operational issues.
- Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes, improve operational efficiency, and use automation to scale IT capabilities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in IAM systems engineering combined with broad IT infrastructure or systems administration experience.
- Deep, hands-on expertise with Okta configuration, policy management, directory services, MFA, and application integrations.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access standards and technologies, including SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OIDC, IGA, RBAC, and LDAP.
- Demonstrated experience automating IT operations through scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell and tools such as Okta Workflows.
- Proven experience administering enterprise SaaS and collaboration environments, particularly Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and Jira/Confluence.
- Experience managing both macOS and Windows endpoints using Jamf and Microsoft Intune.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of security, access governance, and compliance requirements, ideally within a highly regulated environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across IT, Security, and other business functions.
- A proactive mindset focused on automation, continuous improvement, scalability, and reducing operational toil.
Conditions
- Remote position available across the United States.
- Competitive location-based base salary, with listed ranges including:
- California, Washington, and New York City: $115,200–$144,000 USD
- Colorado and Illinois: $105,600–$132,000 USD
- Additional total rewards may include bonus and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.
- Flexible time off.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale identity, security, SaaS, and endpoint infrastructure.
- High-impact role with significant ownership over automation and IT scalability.
- Opportunity to collaborate closely with security and technology teams in a global, rapidly evolving environment.
- Commitment to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity.