Senior IT Engineer
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About the Role
Were looking for a Senior IT Engineer Identity & Automation Lead to join our team and help lead the evolution of our IT infrastructure with a deep focus on identity systems (Okta) and automation-first principles. This is a high-impact cross-functional engineering role where youll architect scalable solutions across SaaS platforms cloud infrastructure and endpoint environments while championing the security and efficiency of our identity ecosystem.
Youll collaborate with Security Engineering and IT Operations to reduce manual overhead strengthen IAM controls and design tools that empower teams to work efficiently and securely. This role blends hands-on scripting and integration with high-level architectural thinking and team leadership.
Your work will shape the daily technology experience for every employee and define how IT scales and secures systems in a modern AI-aware environment.
What Youll Do
Lead the design and implementation of secure automated IT infrastructure.
Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for Okta including SSO MFA lifecycle management SCIM provisioning and integrations.
Automate IT and IAM workflows using Python PowerShell Okta Workflows and Terraform.Manage identity-related integrations across key platforms like Google Workspace Slack Workday AWS GitHub Azure M365 and more.
Design and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code deployments and CI/CD pipelines for repeatable and version-controlled systems management.
Build robust onboarding/offboarding processes using zero-touch provisioning with tools like AutoPilot JAMF and Intune.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align IAM strategy with broader security compliance and operational goals.
Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of systems processes and configurations.
Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical escalation point for complex identity and automation challenges.
Proactively monitor system logs and health metrics to anticipate and prevent outages or compliance drift.
What Youll Need
Have 58 years of experience in IT engineering including 3 years in a senior Okta administrator or IAM-focused role.
Possess deep knowledge of Okta including Universal Directory SSO MFA SCIM API integrations and automation tooling.
Write and maintain automation scripts in Python Bash/Zsh and PowerShell.
Have a DevOps-oriented mindset using Terraform GitHub Actions and Infrastructure-as-Code to manage systems.Know how to design and maintain secure scalable SaaS environments and identity integrations.
Understand and work with modern identity protocols like SAML OAuth OIDC and SCIM.
Are comfortable working across macOS Windows and Linux endpoints.
Thrive in cross-functional settings communicating effectively with engineers security professionals and business stakeholders.
Bring a product mindset to ITtreating infrastructure like code and end users like customers.
Enjoy solving complex problems continuously improving systems and mentoring others on best practices.
Strong candidates may also:
Hold relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Administrator/Professional CISSP or equivalent.
Have experience integrating IAM into compliance frameworks like SOX ISO 27001 and NIST.
Have helped scale IT and IAM systems in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
Demonstrate experience leading projects that span multiple teams or departments.
Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability in building critical internal systems.
Stay up to date with emerging trends in IT automation AI ops and identity security.
Technical Skill Highlights
AI and Automation
Okta administration (Universal Directory Lifecycle Mgmt SSO MFA Workflows)
Python PowerShell Bash/Zsh scripting for task automation
Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
Cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure GCP)
SaaS platform management (Google Workspace Slack Workday Jira Freshservice Zendesk M365 and more)
Identity protocols: SAML OIDC SCIM OAuth
Endpoint management (Intune JAMF AutoPilot)
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
Security & compliance (SOX ISO NIST frameworks)
Compensation
The base pay range for this positionis$00 annually plus RSUs and bonuses. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on your qualifications job-related knowledge skillsand experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including unlimited PTO medical/dental/vision insurance life insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
About Opendoor
Founded in 2014 Opendoors mission is to power lifes progress one move at a time. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain.
- To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out our website.
- Hear about our culture directly from team members by visiting The Muse.
- Discover what we are building for our customers by reading our blog.
Opendoor Values Openness
We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws regulations and ordinances. We collect use and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here.
Were committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging
Opendoor is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We value the diverse strengths perspectives and backgrounds of all our employees and believe in empowering our teams to do their best work through teamwork and building a sense of belonging and trust. Our four employee-led Opendoor Employee Resource Groups amplify diverse voices and promote collaboration and inclusion. Our focus is on attracting and retaining exceptional talent and we believe in empowering our employees to continuously innovate and strive for 1% improvement every day. You can find more information on our Career Page.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
