Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Quiet Capital; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% healthcare premiums for employee

Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage

Health Savings Account with contributions

Paid parental leave policy

Paid holidays and flexible PTO

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer in San Mateo, California. This role involves owning technical solutions across cloud infrastructure and identity management systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT systems engineering, strong proficiency in Python for automation, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000–$200,000 and comprehensive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years overall experience in the IT field, including 4+ years in IT systems engineering.
• Advanced technical expertise in identity management and user lifecycle management.
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages, especially Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of identity management and security infrastructure.
• Design and optimize automations using serverless technologies.
• Support integrations with tools like Workato and Okta Workflows.

Skills

Identity management

Scripting with Python

IT security

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Collaboration

Tools

Okta

AWS Lambda

Google Cloud Functions

Workato

Terraform

Job description

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About This Role

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer at Verkada, you will be responsible for driving technical ownership and delivering advanced solutions across our corporate cloud infrastructure and identity management systems. You'll leverage deep expertise to build complex automations, enhance security, and streamline integrations beyond traditional tooling; utilizing platforms such as AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, and Okta Workflows. We’re looking for a proactive team player who embraces accountability, thrives on collaboration, and is passionate about creating robust, secure, and scalable systems to meet the evolving demands of our internal teams and business partners.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated identity management, endpoint management, and security infrastructure, ensuring compliance and optimal user experiences.
• Design, build, and optimize complex automations leveraging advanced scripting and serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Functions.
• Architect, implement, and support integrations using platforms like Workato, Okta Workflows, or equivalent tools to automate critical business processes.
• Develop and maintain system and security policies aligned with best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional technical teams, including Security, Engineering, Business Systems, and People Operations, to design scalable and secure solutions.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting and Tier 3 support for highly complex technical issues.
• Develop comprehensive runbooks, scripts, and detailed technical documentation to support ongoing operations.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to refine system architecture, automate workflows, and improve overall system efficiency.

What You Bring

• 8+ years overall experience in the IT field, 4+ years of progressive experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure, IT security, or related technical roles.
• Advanced technical expertise in identity management, SCIM integrations, and comprehensive user lifecycle management with significant experience in Okta or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency with scripting and programming, especially using Python for automations in AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions.
• Extensive experience developing integrations and automations with tools such as Workato or other enterprise‑grade automation platforms.
• Solid familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure), including networking fundamentals, security best practices, and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) methodologies.
• Expertise in configuration management and policy automation tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated capability in independently managing complex projects from initial concept through completion and ongoing documentation.
• Highly collaborative, with a proven record of effectively partnering across teams to drive technical excellence.

US Employee Benefits

• Healthcare programs with premiums 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans.
• Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax‑saving options.
• Expanded mental health support.
• Paid parental leave policy and fertility benefits.
• Time off to relax and recharge through paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO, and personal sick time.
• Wellness/fitness benefits and healthy lunches provided daily.

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).

Below is the annual on‑target earnings (OTE) range for full‑time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

$150,000 – $200,000 USD

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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