Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Security @ 4
Terraform @ 6
Python @ 6
GCP @ 4
AWS @ 4
Azure @ 4
Bash @ 6
Slack @ 4
API @ 7
iPaaS @ 7
OAuth @ 4
Workato @ 7
PowerShell @ 6
AI @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This senior individual contributor role is a key technical resource partnering with IT Services, Information Security, HR, Finance, and Engineering. You will own 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 a 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 to ensure high availability, security, and a seamless user experience.
- Help architect and advance the 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.
- Author, maintain, and evolve comprehensive IT documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams to drive cross-functional knowledge sharing.
- 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 proofs-of-concept or adoption recommendations.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT capabilities with organizational goals.
Requirements
- 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 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 (examples: 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).
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $184,000 - $276,000 USD.
- Total rewards also include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various discounts and perks.
ITAR Requirements
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.