Staff IT Systems Engineer
Ready to join the AQ era?
SandboxAQ is solving challenging problems with AI + Quantum for positive impact. We partner with global leaders in government, academia, and the private sector to identify applications that would benefit from quantum-based applications to current and future commercial challenges. We engage with customers early and throughout the development process to improve market fit.
Our team’s unique approach enables cross-pollination across a diverse range of fields, from physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, cryptography, natural sciences and more! Our success comes from coalescing diverse talent to create an environment where experimental thinking and collaboration yield breakthrough AI + Quantum solutions. Join a culture where thought leadership, diverse talent, employee engagement, and technological impact will create the next tech uproar.
We are deeply committed to education as a means to advance quantum solutions and computing initiatives. We invest in future talent through internship programs, research papers, developer tools, textbooks, educational talks/events and partnerships with universities/talent hubs to attract multi-disciplinary talent. Our hope is to inspire people from all walks of life to be prepared for the quantum era and encourage a path in STEM.
About the Role
SandboxAQ is seeking a multidisciplinary IT Systems Engineer to join our small but growing team. In this role, you will contribute towards designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud-based Identity Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) systems, as well as our endpoint management systems. You will play a key role in ensuring that our users have secure and reliable access to our applications and endpoints.
What you’ll do:
- Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based corporate authentication and IAM systems as well as client platform management systems
- Configure and manage user accounts and groups
- Administrate our SaaS productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, and Office 365
- Build automation using a mix of code, low-code, and infrastructure-as-code
- Monitor and audit access periodically for compliance purposes
- Troubleshoot identity and endpoint related issues and resolve problems efficiently
- Work closely with our Security team to ensure best practices and compliance standards are followed
- Collaborate with other teams on cross-functional projects related to Identity as well as user lifecycle management
- Document IT processes and procedures
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new IT initiatives
- Serve as escalation point for identity and client platform related support issues
- Rotate on other non-identity IT projects and tasks as needed / desired
- Act as a technical leader and mentor for junior members of the team
Who you are:
- Extensive experience in IT systems administration / engineering
- Expert-level skills administrating Okta, including integrating applications for SSO
- Previous experience administrating endpoint management systems such as Jamf, Intune
- Strong understanding of cloud-based IAM concepts and technologies such as Okta, Entra ID, AWS IAM, GCP IAM
- Advanced knowledge and experience around administrating SaaS applications in modern tech stacks, including but not limited to Google Workspace, Slack, O365, and Atlassian.
- 2+ years experience working with low-code automation tools such as Okta Workflows, Workato, Tines, etc.
- Experience working with REST APIs and event-driven automation
- Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Ruby, etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- You’re passionate and naturally curious about automation and technology in general
Bonus
- Experience with Zero Trust architecture including endpoint Device Trust
- Experience integrating services with Slack, including building custom apps and Slackbots
- Experience working with identity governance platforms such as Okta IGA, Opal, Lumos, etc.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $154k - $216k per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity.