Systems Engineer - Applications & Identity
HireArt
Software Engineering, IT
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
USD 80-90 / hour
Posted on Nov 5, 2025
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Systems Engineer - Applications & Identity
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Full time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
80.00 - 90.00 USD Per Hour
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM (PST)
Assignment length
6 month contract
Job description
HireArt is helping our client hire a Systems Engineer - Applications & Identity to serve as the cornerstone of the company’s enterprise application stack and identity management program.
In this role, you’ll ensure a secure, seamless, and efficient user experience across the organization by managing core SaaS applications and leading key integration projects. You’ll oversee tools like Okta, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace, set standards, manage vendors, and help shape the company’s long-term IT strategy.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems engineer with deep expertise in identity management and enterprise SaaS applications. You’re proactive, organized, and capable of driving complex initiatives from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment.
As a Systems Engineer – Applications & Identity, you will:
In this role, you’ll ensure a secure, seamless, and efficient user experience across the organization by managing core SaaS applications and leading key integration projects. You’ll oversee tools like Okta, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace, set standards, manage vendors, and help shape the company’s long-term IT strategy.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems engineer with deep expertise in identity management and enterprise SaaS applications. You’re proactive, organized, and capable of driving complex initiatives from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment.
As a Systems Engineer – Applications & Identity, you will:
- Lead administration, configuration, and optimization of core enterprise applications (Okta, Jira, Slack, Google Workspace).
- Own and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) via Okta, including lifecycle management, SSO, and MFA.
- Design and implement integrations and automations between SaaS tools using APIs, webhooks, or scripting (e.g., Python).
- Define and document application and identity standards to ensure consistency, security, and scalability.
- Act as the technical owner for new SaaS onboarding, security reviews, and integrations.
- Manage key vendor relationships (Okta, Atlassian, Slack, Google) and coordinate support escalations.
- Collaborate with IT, Security, and HR on automation projects (e.g., onboarding/offboarding workflows).
- Troubleshoot complex application and identity issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience as a systems engineer, IT administrator, or similar role in a corporate environment
- Deep technical expertise in IAM, especially Okta (Lifecycle Management, SSO, MFA, Workflows)
- Strong experience administering Google Workspace, Atlassian Cloud (Jira/Confluence), and Slack
- Proven ability to own and manage enterprise SaaS environments end to end
- Experience building and maintaining integrations between SaaS applications using APIs or scripting
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation
- Strong leadership, documentation, and collaboration skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing vendors and project budgets
Bonus Qualifications:
- Certifications such as Okta Certified Professional or Administrator
- Familiarity with endpoint management or networking fundamentals
- Understanding of ITIL or similar service management frameworks
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt. It is onsite and available to candidates local to the Sunnyvale, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
Job description
HireArt is helping our client hire a Systems Engineer - Applications & Identity to serve as the cornerstone of the company’s enterprise application stack and identity management program.
In this role, you’ll ensure a secure, seamless, and efficient user experience across the organization by managing core SaaS applications and leading key integration projects. You’ll oversee tools like Okta, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace, set standards, manage vendors, and help shape the company’s long-term IT strategy.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems engineer with deep expertise in identity management and enterprise SaaS applications. You’re proactive, organized, and capable of driving complex initiatives from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment.
As a Systems Engineer – Applications & Identity, you will:
In this role, you’ll ensure a secure, seamless, and efficient user experience across the organization by managing core SaaS applications and leading key integration projects. You’ll oversee tools like Okta, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace, set standards, manage vendors, and help shape the company’s long-term IT strategy.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems engineer with deep expertise in identity management and enterprise SaaS applications. You’re proactive, organized, and capable of driving complex initiatives from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment.
As a Systems Engineer – Applications & Identity, you will:
- Lead administration, configuration, and optimization of core enterprise applications (Okta, Jira, Slack, Google Workspace).
- Own and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) via Okta, including lifecycle management, SSO, and MFA.
- Design and implement integrations and automations between SaaS tools using APIs, webhooks, or scripting (e.g., Python).
- Define and document application and identity standards to ensure consistency, security, and scalability.
- Act as the technical owner for new SaaS onboarding, security reviews, and integrations.
- Manage key vendor relationships (Okta, Atlassian, Slack, Google) and coordinate support escalations.
- Collaborate with IT, Security, and HR on automation projects (e.g., onboarding/offboarding workflows).
- Troubleshoot complex application and identity issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience as a systems engineer, IT administrator, or similar role in a corporate environment
- Deep technical expertise in IAM, especially Okta (Lifecycle Management, SSO, MFA, Workflows)
- Strong experience administering Google Workspace, Atlassian Cloud (Jira/Confluence), and Slack
- Proven ability to own and manage enterprise SaaS environments end to end
- Experience building and maintaining integrations between SaaS applications using APIs or scripting
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation
- Strong leadership, documentation, and collaboration skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing vendors and project budgets
Bonus Qualifications:
- Certifications such as Okta Certified Professional or Administrator
- Familiarity with endpoint management or networking fundamentals
- Understanding of ITIL or similar service management frameworks
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt. It is onsite and available to candidates local to the Sunnyvale, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.