IT Engineer

Ethos Life; United States; Remote; USD 91,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Life is seeking an IT Engineer to lead the design and evolution of a cloud-first IT environment supporting the entire organization. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement modern IT solutions, strengthen security posture, and drive operational excellence through automation.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, technical leadership, and the development of internal standards, frameworks, and IT strategy. You will mentor teammates and lead cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT engineering, systems administration, or related cloud-first role.
• Experience supporting SaaS-based IT infrastructure at scale.
• Security-first mindset with hands-on security practices across IT systems and processes.
• Experience managing macOS and Windows endpoints in a modern device management environment.
• Deep expertise in Google Workspace administration, with Gmail management, routing, security, and deliverability.
• Proofpoint experience or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with Slack, Okta, Jamf, Intune, and other endpoint management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a fully cloud-based IT environment, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across SaaS platforms.
• Apply a security-first mindset to all systems and processes, strengthening access controls, device posture, and risk mitigation.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to eliminate manual workflows and improve IT operations.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor, providing guidance and promoting best practices within the IT team.
• Lead cross-functional IT projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver scalable IT solutions.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new tools and technologies to enhance the IT ecosystem.
• Design and build AI-powered agents and bots that automate IT workflows and identify new automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and standards for operational excellence.
• Oversee administration and improvement of email and collaboration platforms (Google Workspace, Proofpoint) focusing on security and deliverability.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex IT issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
• Dedicate up to 20% of time to handling escalated support tickets and onboarding new hires.

Skills

Security-focused mindset

Team leadership

Automation scripting

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring / technical leadership

Tools

Google Workspace

Proofpoint

Slack

Okta

Jamf

Intune

Python

Bash

Job description

About Ethos

Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten.

About the role

As an IT Engineer, you’ll lead the design and evolution of our cloud-first IT environment, building scalable, secure, and highly efficient systems that support the entire organization. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to implement modern IT solutions, strengthen security posture, and drive operational excellence through automation and thoughtful system design. We value proactive problem solving, technical leadership, and a security-first approach, and you’ll play a key role in shaping our internal standards, frameworks, and IT strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage a fully cloud-based IT environment, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across a range of SaaS platforms
• Apply a security-first mindset to all systems and processes, partnering cross-functionally to strengthen access controls, device posture, and overall risk mitigation
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to eliminate manual workflows and improve efficiency across IT operations
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor, providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices within the IT team
• Lead cross-functional IT projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs and deliver scalable, effective IT solutions
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new tools and technologies to continuously enhance the IT ecosystem
• Design and build AI-powered agents and bots that automate IT workflows, while proactively identifying new opportunities for agentic automation across IT operations
• Develop and maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and standards to support operational excellence and scalability
• Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of email and collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Proofpoint), with a focus on security and deliverability
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex IT issues, conducting deep root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions
• Dedicate up to 20% of time to handling escalated support tickets and supporting new hire onboarding, ensuring timely resolution and a seamless employee experience

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IT Engineering, Systems Administration, or a related role in a cloud-first environment
• Proven experience managing and supporting SaaS-based IT infrastructure at scale
• Security-first mindset with hands-on experience applying security best practices across IT systems and processes
• Experience managing and supporting macOS and Windows endpoints in a modern device management environment
• Deep expertise in Google Workspace administration, with a strong focus on Gmail/email management, including routing, security, and deliverability
• Hands-on experience managing email security platforms such as Proofpoint (or equivalent)
• Experience administering and integrating core tools such as Slack, Okta, Jamf, Intune, and other endpoint management platforms
• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) or modern network security approaches
• Proven ability to automate manual workflows and improve operational efficiency using scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
• Experience mentoring junior team members and acting as a technical leader within the team
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage and support IT asset lifecycle operations, including staging, storage, and distribution of end-user hardware
• Must have knowledge of managing Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Okta and common device management tools like Jamf and Intune
• Experience with AI orchestration or agent platforms is a plus
• Proofpoint experience is a plus

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The US national base salary range for this full-time position is $91,000 - $161,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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