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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, IAM - **Company:** Riot Platforms, Inc - **Location:** Castle Rock, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Audit Trail, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Blockchain, Prometheus, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, High Performance Computing, Delivery Pipeline, Saltstack, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Git, Microsoft InTune, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Casper Suite, Terraform, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ats.rippling.com/riot-platforms-careers/jobs/19611d4b-3a3f-452a-9ea4-d2cd914f7716?jobsite=BuiltIn ## About the Role * Microsoft Entra ID - Strong hands-on experience administering Entra ID (Azure AD): users, groups, roles, app registrations, and SSO. * Access and identity security - Experience with conditional access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and just-in-time/privileged access tooling such as StrongDM. * Hybrid identity - Experience with on-premises Active Directory and Entra Connect synchronization. * Endpoint management - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune for device management and compliance. * Microsoft 365 administration - Experience administering Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online and licensing. * Infrastructure as code - Experience with, or a strong drive to grow into, IaC tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or SaltStack. * CI/CD and version control - Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) for automating configuration and deployments. * Scripting and automation - Proficiency in PowerShell and at least one of Python or C# (C# preferred). * Security mindset - Strong understanding of identity, access, and infrastructure security best practices. * Problem-solving and communication - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., * Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator, AZ-104, or equivalent)Experience automating * Entra and Microsoft 365 administration with Microsoft Graph (PowerShell SDK or API) * Experience supporting a transition from manual system administration to a DevOps / infrastructure-as-code model * Exposure to AWS or other multi-cloud environments * Experience with cryptocurrency, blockchain, or high-performance computing environments * Experience in manufacturing, construction, energy, mining, data center, or other capital-intensive industries, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field - equivalent experience considered. * 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, system administration, or identity and access administration. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID and/or Active Directory required. * Microsoft or cloud certification preferred. ## Description This position sits at the center of our shift from traditional system administration to a DevOps operating model. You'll keep our identity, device, and Microsoft 365 environment secure and reliable, and progressively replace manual processes with automation, version-controlled configuration, and repeatable pipelines. You'll work closely with software engineering, IT, and cyber security, and provide visibility across our Data Center, Bitcoin Mining, and Manufacturing operations. What You'll Do * Administer Microsoft Entra ID - Manage users, groups, roles, application registrations, and enterprise SSO (SAML/OIDC) across the organization. * Manage access and privileged identity - Build and maintain conditional access policies, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), MFA, and just-in-time access workflows (including StrongDM) to enforce least privilege. * Operate hybrid identity - Maintain on-premises Active Directory, Entra Connect synchronization, and hybrid identity across cloud and on-premises environments. * Manage endpoints with Intune and Jamf - Configure device management, compliance, and endpoint security policies through Microsoft Intune and Jamf. * Administer Microsoft 365 - Manage Exchange Online, licensing, and broader Microsoft 365 services to keep collaboration secure and reliable. * Automate configuration as code - Define and manage identity and infrastructure configuration using tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, and SaltStack to make environments repeatable and auditable. * Build CI/CD and automation pipelines - Replace manual administrative tasks with version-controlled automation and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions). * Script and build tooling - Develop automation in PowerShell, Python, or C# to streamline provisioning, reporting, and routine operations. * Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging - Stand up observability and audit logging across identity, endpoints, and infrastructure using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana and native cloud tooling. * Advance the DevOps operating model - Help mature standards, documentation, and engineering practices as the team moves from manual administration toward a DevOps operating model., Supervise and lead shop maintenance staff, schedule and oversee repairs, manage inventory and procurement, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues, train personnel, and implement process improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency. 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