Senior Manager IT Systems

Verkada•San Mateo, CA

1d•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

As a Senior Manager of IT Systems at Verkada, you will be responsible for managing a team of IT Systems Engineers, driving technical ownership and delivering advanced solutions across our corporate cloud infrastructure and identity management systems. You'll leverage deep expertise to organize work, build and support complex automations, enhance security, and streamline integrations beyond traditional tooling; utilizing platforms such as Terraform, Google Cloud Functions, and Okta Workflows. We're looking for a proactive leader who embraces accountability, thrives on collaboration and is passionate about creating a thriving team to build out IT systems to meet the evolving demands of Verkada.

Requirements

8+ years overall experience in the IT field, 4+ years of progressive experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure, IT security, or related technical roles.
Advanced technical expertise in identity management, SCIM integrations, and comprehensive user lifecycle management with significant experience in Okta or similar platforms.
Strong proficiency with scripting and programming, especially using Python for automations in AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions.
Extensive experience developing integrations and automations with tools such as Okta Workflows or other enterprise-grade automation platforms.
Solid familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure), including networking fundamentals, security best practices, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) methodologies.
Expertise in configuration management and policy automation tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated capability in independently managing complex projects from initial concept through completion and ongoing documentation.
Highly collaborative, with a proven record of effectively partnering across teams to drive technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 5 systems engineers and owning all IT SaaS infrastructure.
Lead IT system projects beginning to end, coordinating across multiple platforms and departments company-wide.
Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated identity management, endpoint management, and security infrastructure, ensuring compliance and optimal user experiences.
Design, build, and optimize complex automations leveraging advanced scripting and server less technologies such as AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Functions.
Architect, implement, and support integrations using platforms like Terraform, Okta Workflows, or equivalent tools to automate critical business processes.
Develop and maintain system and security policies aligned with best practices and industry standards.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional technical teams, including Security, Engineering, Business Systems, and People Operations, to design scalable and secure solutions.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and Tier 3 support for highly complex technical issues.
Develop comprehensive runbooks, scripts, and detailed technical documentation to support ongoing operations.
Continuously evaluate opportunities to refine system architecture, automate workflows, and improve overall system efficiency.

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firm wide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits