Full-Time Senior IT Engineer - Identity & Automation Lead
Opendoor is hiring a remote Full-Time Senior IT Engineer - Identity & Automation Lead. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We’re looking for a Senior IT Engineer – Identity & Automation Lead to join our team and help lead the evolution of our IT infrastructure with a deep focus on identity systems (Okta) and automation-first principles.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional engineering role where you’ll architect scalable solutions across SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint environments while championing the security and efficiency of our identity ecosystem.
You’ll collaborate with Security, Engineering, and IT Operations to reduce manual overhead, strengthen IAM controls, and design tools that empower teams to work efficiently and securely.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and implementation of secure, automated IT infrastructure.
- Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for Okta.
- Automate IT and IAM workflows using Python, PowerShell, Okta Workflows, and Terraform.
- Manage identity-related integrations across key platforms.
- Design and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
- Build robust onboarding/offboarding processes using zero-touch provisioning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align IAM strategy.
- Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Proactively monitor system logs and health metrics.
What You'll Need
- 5–8+ years of experience in IT engineering, including 3+ years in a senior Okta administrator or IAM-focused role.
- Deep knowledge of Okta.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash/Zsh, and PowerShell scripting.
- DevOps-oriented mindset, using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Knowledge of secure, scalable SaaS environments and identity integrations.
- Understanding of identity protocols like SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM.
- Comfort working across macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints.
- Effective communication skills.
- Product mindset.
- Problem-solving skills.
Strong candidates may also:
- Hold relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Administrator/Professional, CISSP, or equivalent.
- Have experience integrating IAM into compliance frameworks like SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST.
- Have helped scale IT and IAM systems in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
- Demonstrate experience leading projects that span multiple teams or departments.
- Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends in IT automation, AI ops, and identity security.
Technical Skill Highlights
- AI and Automation
- Okta administration
- Python, PowerShell, Bash/Zsh scripting
- Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
- Cloud infrastructure
- SaaS platform management
- Identity protocols: SAML, OIDC, SCIM, OAuth
- Endpoint management
- CI/CD pipelines
- Security & compliance