IT SaaS Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup is looking for a Security Systems Administrator to join their cybersecurity team. This role focuses on managing a MacOS-based environment, fostering automation, and enhancing secure IT operations. Ideal candidates will have a user-centric approach and strong programming skills in Python, contributing to a culture of automation and efficiency.

Benefits

Equity options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing SaaS environments.
• Strong automation skills required.
• Background in cybersecurity and IT operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Okta provisioning and access controls.
• Handle laptop ordering and assignment.
• Maintain and improve Jamf systems.

Skills

User experience focus

Automation

Python

Tools

Okta

Jamf

Job description

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Security Systems Administrator (SaaS environments)

I’m exclusively supporting a fast-growing AI startup in an IT SaaS Engineer role within their cybersecurity team. The position focuses on managing a heavily MacOS-based environment and requires someone who is truly user-obsessed, passionate about automation, and experienced with SaaS applications. If that sounds like you, I’d love to start a conversation. However, please note that candidates without this specific background won’t be considered.

This role with help scale secure operations and remove friction across the business. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that will begin at 80% IT operations and automation and will transition into a more security-focused role.

This role supports company growth by delivering a seamless, user-first IT experience, with a strong focus on automation over manual work. Ideal candidates will be driven to build solutions like just-in-time privilege elevation and fully automated laptop onboarding using Python, helping scale secure operations with minimal friction.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing Okta provisioning and access controls
• Handling laptop ordering and assignment
• Maintaining and improving Jamf systems
• Supporting secure IT operations and contributing to a culture of automation

Package:

• Base: Up to £70,000 + Equity
• London-based candidates are ideal (Remote first organization)

This is a great opportunity to join a small, ambitious team where your input will shape how we grow securely.

Sound like a fit?

Let’s have a chat - feel free to reach out directly or apply here.