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Senior IT Systems Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Senior · USD148,000 – USD222,000 / yearly · Posted: August 29, 2026 · Verified: Oct 20, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This senior role leads the design, implementation, and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, and Atlassian. The engineer will architect and advance the workforce IAM program, including SSO, lifecycle management, and access governance. Responsibilities include driving automation, serving as the primary escalation point for complex IT outages, and mentoring junior engineers.
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Operator of X, a social platform monetised through ads, subscriptions and API access.

Headquarters: United States

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