~6mo ago
$148,000 - $222,000 USD/yr

Senior IT Systems Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Palo Altosenior
OtherSystems EngineerIt Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
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Quick Summary

Overview

ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, and other IT tools.

Technical Tools
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

About the Role

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Are you a strategic thinker and proven problem-solver with deep expertise in modern IT ecosystems? We're seeking a Sr. IT Systems Engineer passionate about driving automation, maturing enterprise workforce identity and access management (IAM), and architecting scalable, secure SaaS integrations. This senior individual contributor role serves as a key technical resource, partnering closely with IT Services, Information Security, HR, Finance, and Engineering teams. You'll own the deployment and integration of mission-critical IT systems, act as the primary escalation point for complex IT outages and architectural challenges, and guide the evolution of our hybrid infrastructure to support rapid business growth.

Responsibilities

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  • →Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, and other IT tools.
  • →Own end-to-end support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of applications, systems, and their complex interconnections—ensuring high availability, security, and seamless user experience.
  • →Help architect and advance our workforce Identity and Access Management program, including configuration of Single Sign-On (SSO), lifecycle management, provisioning/deprovisioning, access governance, and policy enforcement.
  • →Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) providing strategic technical guidance to support business expansion, system scalability, and infrastructure maturity.
  • →Drive cross-functional knowledge sharing by authoring, maintaining, and evolving comprehensive IT documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
  • →Proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in the environment; lead initiatives to enhance security posture, operational efficiency, and resilience—prioritizing automation of manual/repetitive processes.
  • →Evaluate emerging technologies, IAM trends, and automation platforms; develop business cases and lead proof-of-concepts or adoption recommendations.
  • →Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT capabilities with organizational goals.

Requirements

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  • 8+ years of hands-on experience administering and optimizing a broad portfolio of SaaS applications in a hybrid and high-growth environment—with advanced proficiency in our core stack: Okta (including Advanced Server Access & Workflows), Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise, Atlassian, etc.
  • 4+ years of deep experience with n8n, Okta Workflows and/or other leading iPaaS/automation platforms (e.g., Workato, Zapier, BetterCloud, custom integrations).
  • Expert-level knowledge of IAM principles and protocols: SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, JIT provisioning, SWA, RBAC, ABAC, and access governance best practices.
  • Strong experience designing and working with APIs for custom integrations, data flows, and automation.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation for monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency (e.g., Google Apps Manager (GAM), Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar); experience building custom solutions is highly valued.
  • Solid working knowledge and administrative experience in Azure, AWS, and/or GCP cloud platforms.
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of resolving sophisticated, cross-system incidents under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business impact, own key deliverables, and drive projects to completion in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
  • Comfortable adapting to dynamic requirements, handling time-sensitive escalations, and participating in on-call rotation.
  • Track record of success as a Senior IT Systems Engineer or equivalent in a fast-moving corporate or tech environment.
  • Okta certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional / Administrator / Consultant) strongly preferred; other relevant certifications (Google Workspace) are a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience) is a plus.
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

What We Offer

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$148,000 - $222,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Palo Alto, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listed under
United States

About this job

Pay per year
$148,000–$222,000 a year
14% above the $162,500 median for Systems Engineer jobs on Jobera (815 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
203 days ago
Employer
has 313 open jobs on Jobera in 8 countries.

Listing Details

First seen
March 26, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
202
Repost count
0
Trust Level
42%
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October 15, 2026

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Senior IT Systems Engineer$148,000 - $222,000 USD