Senior IT Engineer

Summary

Join Opendoor as a Senior IT Engineer – Identity & Automation Lead to spearhead the advancement of our IT infrastructure, focusing on identity systems (Okta) and automation. This crucial role demands collaboration with various teams to enhance security, efficiency, and scalability across our SaaS platforms and cloud infrastructure. You will design and implement secure, automated IT infrastructure, serve as the Okta subject matter expert, and automate IT and IAM workflows using various tools and technologies. The position involves managing identity-related integrations, designing Infrastructure-as-Code deployments, building robust onboarding/offboarding processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to align IAM strategy with broader goals. You will also mentor junior engineers and proactively monitor system health. This role blends hands-on technical work with high-level architectural thinking and team leadership.

Requirements

• Have 5–8+ years of experience in IT engineering, including 3+ years in a senior Okta administrator or IAM-focused role
• Possess deep knowledge of Okta, including Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, SCIM, API integrations, and automation tooling
• Write and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash/Zsh, and PowerShell
• Have a DevOps-oriented mindset, using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure-as-Code to manage systems
• Know how to design and maintain secure, scalable SaaS environments and identity integrations
• Understand and work with modern identity protocols like SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM
• Are comfortable working across macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints
• Thrive in cross-functional settings, communicating effectively with engineers, security professionals, and business stakeholders
• Bring a product mindset to IT—treating infrastructure like code and end users like customers
• Enjoy solving complex problems, continuously improving systems, and mentoring others on best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure, automated IT infrastructure
• Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for Okta, including SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, SCIM provisioning, and integrations
• Automate IT and IAM workflows using Python, PowerShell, Okta Workflows, and Terraform
• Manage identity-related integrations across key platforms like Google Workspace, Slack, Workday, AWS, GitHub, Azure, M365 and more
• Design and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code deployments and CI/CD pipelines for repeatable and version-controlled systems management
• Build robust onboarding/offboarding processes using zero-touch provisioning with tools like AutoPilot, JAMF, and Intune
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align IAM strategy with broader security, compliance, and operational goals
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and configurations
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical escalation point for complex identity and automation challenges
• Proactively monitor system logs and health metrics to anticipate and prevent outages or compliance drift

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 in building critical internal systems
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in IT automation, AI ops, and identity security

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)