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Senior Systems Engineer
| Company | Compass |
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| Location | Seattle, WA, USA |
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| Salary | $120000 – $150000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development or engineering with a focus on Okta, IAM tools, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Experience building and maintaining complex Okta Workflows.
- Experience with identity federation using SAML/OIDC for authentication and SCIM for automated user provisioning and lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools such as CircleCI and GitHub.
- Demonstrated experience with one or more SaaS applications such as: ZenDesk, Workday, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and JIRA.
- Intermediate to advanced scripting or coding skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform) to automate tasks and enhance system functionality.
- Proficiency in working with APIs and integrating SaaS applications with other systems.
- Familiarity with data analysis and manipulation, including working with large datasets and SQL queries.
- Knowledge of security best practices, including access controls, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical ideas and advocate for appropriate solutions.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality work on schedule and with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Drive and influence how Compass leverages the Okta Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution, including directory services, authentication systems, workflows, SCIM, user lifecycle, and access control mechanisms.
- Emphasize efficient, scalable solutions that minimize technical debt.
- Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines and best practices for infrastructure deployments, compliance, and custom automation workflows, ensuring robust and repeatable processes.
- Design and deploy global employee onboarding and offboarding automation systems to enhance efficiency and minimize manual intervention.
- Automate application provisioning using Infrastructure/Configuration as Code (IaC/CaC) tools like Terraform to drive scalability and efficiency.
- Implement advanced monitoring solutions for client-facing products to maintain performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to propose innovative solutions.
- Seek to evolve team processes in alignment with engineering best practices and standards.
- Generate high quality technical and process documentation to ensure knowledge transfer to support teams and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their growth and development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Okta certifications: Okta Certified Developer – Workforce Identity Cloud, Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Technical Architect
- Other relevant certifications such as: Google Workspace Administration, Zendesk Support Administrator Expert, Salesforce Administrator, etc.
- Experience in managing and troubleshooting cloud-based infrastructure, preferably in AWS or GCP.
- Familiarity with Atlassian products – JIRA Service Management, Confluence, OpsGenie
