
Senior IT Automation Engineer
UJET
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead IT automation initiatives across identity, cloud access, endpoint management, and SaaS tooling
- Design, implement, and maintain Okta configurations and integrations, including SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and app provisioning
- Build and maintain automated joiner/mover/leaver workflows integrating Okta, HRIS, GCP, ticketing systems, and downstream applications
- Develop automation using APIs, scripts, infrastructure-as-code, workflow platforms, and emerging AI-enabled tools
- Evaluate, test, and deploy new automation approaches, including AI-assisted workflows, using a thoughtful, secure, and iterative approach
- Partner with Security, HR, Engineering, and Business Systems teams globally to ensure scalable, compliant solutions
- Support and troubleshoot GCP-based environments, services, and identity integrations
- Manage access controls, service accounts, and permissions within GCP following least-privilege principles
- Provide hands-on support for identity, access, endpoint, and SaaS-related issues, from initial diagnosis through resolution
- Support global onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with fast, accurate, and automated access provisioning
- Identify recurring issues and proactively translate learnings into automation or system improvements
- Monitor automation workflows, identity systems, and cloud access processes for reliability, performance, and security
- Maintain clear, globally accessible documentation for systems, workflows, and troubleshooting
- Continuously improve IT processes by testing assumptions, validating outcomes, and refining solutions over time
- Act as a technical advisor on identity, automation, cloud access, and modern IT practices
- Share knowledge and best practices to strengthen IT capability across the organization
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in IT Engineering, IT Automation, Identity & Access Management, or Systems Engineering
- Hands-on, production-level experience administering and supporting both Okta and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Strong experience with:
- Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
- SSO, MFA, SCIM provisioning
- Okta Workflows and/or API-driven automation
- GCP IAM, service accounts, and access controls
- Demonstrated experience providing hands-on IT support in a globally distributed, remote environment
- Technical depth in configuration and support of MacBooks and other Apple OS devices
- Slack & Google Workspace administration and optimization of configuration and usage
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, test, and implement new tools or technologies, including automation and AI-assisted solutions
- Strong understanding of identity, authentication, authorization, and security fundamentals
- Ability to operate independently, manage priorities across time zones, and drive improvements from concept to deployment
- Experience incorporating AI-assisted tooling into IT, automation, or operational workflows
- Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or similar)
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, etc.)
- Experience with Zero Trust or identity-first security architectures
- Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance frameworks
- Background in high-growth, distributed SaaS organizations
- Okta and/or GCP certifications preferred.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan
- Commuter benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
OktaGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)SSOMFASCIM provisioningAPI-driven automationscriptinginfrastructure-as-codePythonTerraform
Soft Skills
independent operationpriority managementproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationtechnical advisingknowledge sharingprocess improvementadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
Okta certificationGCP certification