Full-Time Senior Systems Engineer

Company OverviewValimail is a fast-growing, venture-funded startup and the leader in Email Authentication as a Service. Here is your chance to get in on the ground floor at an important technology innovator and to help build a major business service category. We have built a revolutionary platform on top of open standards — DMARC, DKIM, and SPF — for the first time it makes it possible for any organization to protect itself against email impersonation. Valimail pioneered the notion of automated email authentication, with innovative components like our DNS-based Authenticator (including our patented Instant SPF). We’re committed to building a more trusted email ecosystem.

Position OverviewAs a Senior Systems Engineer (IT) at Valimail, you will own the Build side of our IT team, focusing on creating, designing, and maintaining clean, scalable, and secure systems. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience across IT systems, a passion for automation, and a drive to continually refine and optimize processes.You’ll work with our core systems, including macOS, Kandji, Okta, Okta Workflows, Jira, Slack, Zoom, ChatGPT, and Google Workspace. Your goal will be to implement systems that are precise, resilient, and aligned with our values.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems with a focus on automation and security.
• Respond to and resolve support tickets with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and follow-through.
• Leverage tools like Okta Workflows and scripting to streamline processes and reduce manual tasks.
• Manage and improve onboarding/offboarding processes for new and departing employees.
• Conduct and support monthly security and compliance tasks, including User Access Reviews (UARs) and secure configuration standard implementation/review.
• Proactively enhance and ensure IT systems align with security requirements, supporting SOC 2 and FedRAMP compliance initiatives.
• Reverse engineer and optimize existing IT systems to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the IT and Security team to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Document all systems, architecture, and processes with clarity and precision.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across our core IT tools and systems.
• Plan and lead projects such as upgrades, migrations, or new implementations with detailed timelines and deliverables.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of macOS, Kandji, Okta, Okta Workflows, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, ChatGPT, and Google Workspace.
• Proven ability to design and implement automated workflows and systems.
• Strong analytical skills with an obsession for detail and precision.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise documentation.
• Self-motivated, values-aligned, and committed to follow-through.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems, with a focus on continuous improvement.

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