IT Infrastructure Engineer

Sierra • San Francisco, CA

1d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a key role in scaling our internal systems during a critical phase of growth. As the first hire on our internal IT team, you’ll collaborate with our IT Lead, GRC Lead, and Engineering team to build foundational infrastructure, strengthen security, and streamline operations.

Requirements

• 4–8 years in IT infrastructure, software engineering, or related roles
• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Google Workspace, Okta, Vanta, AWS, and HRIS systems
• Strong understanding of SAML, SCIM, OAuth/OIDC, REST APIs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, JavaScript, and Terraform; experience with React is a plus
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight, bringing a systems-thinking approach to a fast-paced startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IT compliance areas such as access audits, data residency planning, and control implementation
• Experience working with security tools and integrations, including CASB, EDR, and MDM solutions
• Track record of building internal IT documentation and onboarding guides

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration from Google Workspace Identity to Okta, designing a scalable, secure identity foundation across the organization.
• Integrate real-time device posture signals into conditional-access policies using a modern endpoint-compliance solution.
• Implement an identity-analytics capability to automate orphaned-account discovery, anomalous-login detection, and access-review workflows.
• Develop automated user-lifecycle pipelines (provisioning through deprovisioning) to reduce manual provisioning time.
• Deploy enterprise DLP and endpoint-based DLP solutions; automate asset tagging and policy enforcement.
• Build integrations between internal systems and our compliance automation platform to support audits, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Drive efficiency through automation using Bash, Python, and low-code platforms to streamline routine IT processes.
• Build and maintain scalable internal tools that integrate with business systems via APIs to support operations and compliance.
• Manage SaaS lifecycle processes with a focus on compliance, security, and operational best practices.
• Operate effectively within enterprise-scale environments, balancing speed with reliability and security.
• Integrate real-time device posture signals into conditional-access policies using a modern endpoint-compliance solution.
• Implement an identity-analytics capability to automate orphaned-account discovery, anomalous-login detection, and access-review workflows.

Benefits

• Flexible (unlimited) paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Retirement plan dependent on country of employment
• Parental leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
• Discretionary benefit stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
• Free alphorn lessons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed