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Senior IT Systems Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
$184k-$276k / year
full-timeseniorArtificial Intelligence
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll lead the design and optimization of core SaaS platforms like Okta and Google Workspace at xAI, a fast-paced AI startup. You'll own IAM strategy, drive automation, and serve as the technical escalation point for complex IT challenges in a hybrid environment. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure with significant ownership and impact.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and optimize core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, and Slack.
- Own end-to-end support, monitoring, and troubleshooting of applications and systems.
- Architect and advance workforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) program.
- Drive cross-functional knowledge sharing and author comprehensive IT documentation.
- Proactively identify gaps and lead initiatives to enhance security and automate processes.
📋 Requirements
- 8+ years administering SaaS apps in hybrid environments with Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, and Atlassian.
- 4+ years with iPaaS/automation platforms like n8n, Okta Workflows, Workato, or Zapier.
- Expert-level knowledge of IAM protocols: SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, RBAC.
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
✨ Nice to Have
- Okta certifications (Certified Professional/Administrator/Consultant).
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience with GAM, Terraform, or building custom integrations.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 Competitive base salary ($184k-$276k USD).
- 📈 Equity and comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage.
- 🏦 401(k) retirement plan and short/long-term disability insurance.
- 🛡️ Life insurance and various other discounts and perks.
🚩 Heads Up
- ITAR requirement restricts applicants to US citizens/permanent residents only.
- On-call rotation may be required.
- Role combines IT systems engineering with IAM and automation, may be broad for some.
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