Senior Systems Engineer

Launched in 2021 Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan New Jersey Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver Leeds and Dublin. This is remote position based in the US.

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Systems team with a primary focus on Okta administration and managing the portfolio of SaaS this role youll be responsible for implementing and maintaining secure scalable identity and access management solutions as well as supporting the lifecycle and integration of key SaaS applications. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong collaboration problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of modern enterprise IT systems.

• Advanced Identity Architecture: Lead the administration and enhancement of Okta including the design of SSO MFA and complex Lifecycle Management (LCM) strategies.
• Strategic Automation: Develop and maintain high-scale automated workflows using Okta Workflows REST APIs and identity orchestration tools to ensure seamless onboarding offboarding and access governance.
• IAM & Zero Trust Strategy: Contribute to the enterprise IAM strategy implementing Zero Trust architecture and robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies across the organization.
• SaaS Portfolio Management: Evaluate and lead the technical onboarding of new SaaS tools ensuring they meet strict security compliance and integration standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner deeply with InfoSec HRIS and other business units to ensure identity platforms align with organizational growth and security requirements.
• Incident Leadership & COEs: Participate in incident response and root cause analysis (COEs); serve as the ultimate escalation point for the most complex platform issues.
• Roadmapping & Improvement: Contribute to enterprise systems roadmaps and tool selection identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• High-Level Documentation: Author comprehensive technical standards system configurations and procedural runbooks to support audit compliance and team knowledge sharing.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

• 5 years of experience in enterprise IT or systems engineering with at least 2 years of deep hands-on experience specifically in Okta administration.
• Protocol Expertise: Strong command of SSO protocols (SAML OIDC OAuth) and modern IAM best practices.
• Enterprise SaaS Management: Proven experience integrating and securing major SaaS platforms in a high-growth regulated environment.
• Technical Automation: Proficiency with scripting and automation tools including Python PowerShell Postman and Okta Workflows.
• API Integration: Expert ability to work with REST APIs for complex system integration and data orchestration.
• Agile Proficiency: Extensive experience working in an Agile sprint-based environment utilizing Jira for sprint planning and progress tracking.

Nice to Have

• Certifications: Okta Certified Professional or Administrator (Okta Certified Consultant is a plus).
• Governance Experience: Familiarity with identity governance tools or privileged access management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience using tools like Terraform to manage cloud identity or SaaS configurations.
• ITSM Knowledge: Familiarity with professional ITSM frameworks and service delivery processes.
• Leadership Qualities: A natural inclination toward mentoring others and contributing to architectural discussions.

Depending on the role your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVEa multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits please visithttps:// will change based on country and state of residence which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is addition to the base and bonus full-time employment and more. For information about our benefits please visithttps:// Range

$133920 - $167400 USD