Senior IT Systems Engineer

X Corp

Palo Alto, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$184,000–$276,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Case, Business Growth, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Finance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Google Apps, High Availability, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, OAuth, On Call, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Slack, Software as a Service (SaaS), Systems Engineering, Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker and proven problem-solver with deep expertise in modern IT ecosystems? Were seeking a Sr. IT Systems Engineer passionate about driving automation, maturing enterprise workforce identity and access management (IAM), and architecting scalable, secure SaaS integrations. This senior individual contributor role serves as a key technical resource, partnering closely with IT Services, Information Security, HR, Finance, and Engineering teams. Youll own the deployment and integration of mission-critical IT systems, act as the primary escalation point for complex IT outages and architectural challenges, and guide the evolution of our hybrid infrastructure to support rapid business growth.

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 and Benefits

  • $184,000 - $276,000 USD
  • Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at , 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.

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