Sr. IT Systems Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity for employees

Sabbatical after 6 years

Day-one 401(k) match

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, scale, and operate core IT systems and infrastructure. You will own identity and access management, automate employee lifecycle processes, and administer critical SaaS platforms such as Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Lumos, and Jamf.

The role emphasizes security, auditable systems, and scalable design, collaborating with Security, People Operations, Finance, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Information Systems, Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of IT systems engineering, SaaS administration, or enterprise technology operations.
• Deep expertise in macOS administration and endpoint management at scale.
• Strong experience with Okta and modern identity standards (SAML, OIDC, SCIM, RBAC).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management architecture across the enterprise.
• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle automation, integrating HRIS, identity, and downstream SaaS systems.
• Administer and optimize core SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Lumos, Jamf and other business-critical tools.
• Experience administering business systems such as HRIS (ADP), Finance (Netsuite, Salesforce), and spend control (Lumos).
• Establish and maintain standards for system configuration, access models, and operational ownership.

Skills

Okta

macOS administration

SAML OIDC SCIM RBAC

Scripting (Python/Bash)

SaaS administration

Identity & access management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Jamf

Lumos

Job description

About the company

the company is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing, savings and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.We’re headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (four days/ week in-office, with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays).

About the Role

The Senior IT Systems Engineer is a hands-on, senior individual contributor responsible for designing, scaling, and operating the company’s core IT systems and infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of identity, SaaS platforms, endpoint management, and automation, ensuring employees have secure, reliable, and seamless access to the tools they need to do their best work.

As a force multiplier within Corporate Technology, this role establishes standards, builds scalable systems, and reduces manual toil through automation and thoughtful system design. The Senior IT Systems Engineer partners closely with Security, People Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure IT systems are secure, auditable, and built to scale with the business.

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the company’s total compensation package for employees.

• New York City: $121,000 - $140,000

This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.

A Day in the Life:IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management architecture across the enterprise.

• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle automation, integrating HRIS, identity, and downstream SaaS systems.

• Administer and optimize core SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Lumos, Jamf and other business-critical tools.

• Experience administering business system/enterprise apps such as HRIS (ADP, etc.), Finance (Netsuite, Salesforce, ZipHq), Access review/ Spend control (Lumos)

• Establish and maintain standards for system configuration, access models, and operational ownership.

Automation & Platform Enablement

• Automate repetitive IT workflows using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches.

• Build scalable, self-service processes that reduce support burden and improve employee experience.

• Standardize and codify IT infrastructure and workflows wherever possible to ensure consistency and reliability.

• Experience with low-code automation platforms: Boomi, Workato, Okta Workflows, Zapier

Device & Endpoint Management

• Manage and scale macOS endpoint fleets, including configuration, patching, security controls, and policy enforcement.

• Own MDM tooling, OS upgrade strategies, and endpoint security posture in partnership with Security.

• Support Windows endpoints where required, particularly for Finance and other specialized functions.

Security & Compliance Partnership

• Implement and enforce IT security best practices across systems and endpoints.

• Partner with Security Engineering and Risk to strengthen MFA, SSO, RBAC, and device trust controls.

• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and remediate IT-related security gaps and operational risks.

• Support audit and compliance efforts by ensuring systems are well-documented, controlled, and auditable.

• Security-first/minded approach.

Employee Experience & Support

• Act as a senior escalation point for IT Support, ensuring predictable availability and high-quality service.

• Document IT standards, policies, and troubleshooting guides to promote clarity and consistency.

• Improve onboarding, offboarding, and day-to-day employee experiences through reliable systems and automation.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, SaaS administration, or enterprise technology operations.

• Deep expertise in macOS administration and endpoint management at scale.

• Strong experience with Okta and modern identity standards including SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and RBAC.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python, Bash, or similar.

• Demonstrated ability to design, document, and operate scalable IT Systems in a cloud-first environment.

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills.

• Customer-service mindset with a reliable, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach.

Nice to Have

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.

• Familiarity with IT security controls in regulated environments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX).

• Experience supporting high-growth organizations through scale or operational maturity transitions.

• Strong documentation and process-design discipline.

Join a team built on these core valuesWe change lives

Be a part of a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission; to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.We set audacious goals

We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves, and we won’t stop until we reach them. We don’t just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins.

We value all perspectives

When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community.

We simplify financial services

We’re financial services pioneers, always finding new ways to improve, optimize, and enhance. Constant improvement is in our DNA.

Our Commitment to Your Total Well-being:

• We offer a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); transit benefits and FSA and HSA options

• Ownership: Equity for all employees, including new hire and refresher grants.

• Time: Flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, and a fully paid four-week sabbatical in your sixth year.

• Growth: Company-paid professional coaching for all employees.

• Wealth: Day-one 401(k) match plus matching on qualified student loan payments.

Wha