Director, Systems Engineering

Axonius

4d•$200,000 - $240,000•Remote

About The Position

Axonius is seeking a leader for the global IT Engineering team to build secure, automated internal systems as the company scales globally. Reporting to the VP of Global IT & Systems, this role focuses on maturing infrastructure and driving the integration of Generative AI to enhance enterprise workflows. The mission is to lead US and Israel-based teams in delivering a frictionless, SaaS-first digital infrastructure.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a proven track record of maturing systems in rapidly scaling technology environments.
5+ years of experience leading technical teams and owning internal IT systems, including influencing senior-level stakeholders.
Proven experience architecting and deploying enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks and cloud-native, SaaS-first architectures.
Hands-on experience managing macOS and Windows-based enterprise environments without reliance on Active Directory or on-site infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience designing operational automation strategies and AI policy development within an enterprise environment.
Technical proficiency with the modern IT stack, specifically Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Zendesk, and Atlassian.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex architectures into technical design documents, SOPs, and executive roadmaps.
Experience managing global engineering standards across multiple time zones using asynchronous collaboration tools.
Expertise in integrating Generative AI platforms (such as Gemini and Claude) into developer and enterprise workflows.
Experience managing the implementation and support of business operations in alignment with specific budgetary and efficiency metrics.

Responsibilities

Lead a global team of Corporate IT Engineers across US and Israel locations, overseeing the design, maintenance, and evaluation of all corporate systems and endpoints.
Develop and execute a global AI strategy by integrating Generative AI platforms and agentic workflows into business operations to drive functional efficiency.
Architect and oversee robust automation pipelines using Okta Workflows and Workato to improve onboarding velocity and reduce ticket volume.
Establish strategic plans for implementing a scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) model and automated processes in alignment with budgetary compliance.