Lead IT Systems Engineer

Summary

Join dbt Labs as a Lead IT Systems Engineer and lead a team in securing and scaling the company's enterprise infrastructure. You will architect and maintain identity systems, administer SaaS platforms, manage endpoint provisioning, build automated workflows, and collaborate with engineering teams. This role requires strong technical leadership, experience with Okta, Teleport, and multi-cloud environments, and a proven track record of success in systems engineering. The position offers opportunities for growth in technical specialization, leadership, and management. dbt Labs is committed to supporting your professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise systems engineering, with demonstrated success in technical leadership, architectural decision-making, and team direction
• Proven ability to establish technical vision and roadmaps for identity management systems, particularly with Okta Identity Engine and Okta Workflows
• Experience designing and implementing secure access frameworks using Teleport, with emphasis on architecture planning, governance models, and security principles
• Strategic expertise in multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) with focus on architectural decisions, resource planning, and security integration
• Track record of successful collaboration with engineering leadership to align infrastructure strategy with organizational objectives
• Leadership experience in SaaS platform integration and strategy (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Jamf)
• Ability to design endpoint management strategies for MacOS environments that balance security requirements with user experience
• Technical leadership in automation development, including code review, architectural guidance, and API integration strategy
• Experience developing and implementing DLP frameworks, governance policies, and enterprise security strategies
• Leadership in incident response processes, including process development and team coordination
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional leadership audiences

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of systems engineers—setting technical direction, reviewing work, and developing team members’ technical skillsets
• Architect and maintain identity systems using Okta Identity Engine and Okta Workflows
• Implement and manage secure infrastructure access using Teleport, including JIT access, least privilege, and RBAC
• Administer and automate enterprise SaaS platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Notion, and Jamf
• Manage endpoint provisioning and compliance for a MacOS-first environment
• Build automated workflows for user and system lifecycle management using scripting and APIs (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure resources (in AWS, GCP, and Azure) in support of internal tooling and engineering projects
• Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to ensure timely, secure access to cloud resources for development and infrastructure needs
• Enhance and manage DLP tooling and access governance across collaboration and productivity platforms
• Support and lead incident management processes for those related to access or enterprise tooling
• Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and services that improve automation, security, and team scale

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (and we encourage you to use it!)
• 401k with a 3% guaranteed contribution
• Excellent healthcare coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and home office stipends