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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Administrator I - **Company:** Harness Inc. - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Bash Shell, VoIP, Software as a Service, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Routing, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Systems Integration, Scripting, Okta, Zapier, Information Technology, Slack, Atlassian Tools, Gsuite, SentinelOne Expertise, Cisco, Qualys, ManageEngine - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f62ea918-a98d-49af-9412-afa8213c3db8 ## About the Role * 5+ years in a similar role in a growing or enterprise environment * Experience supporting 1,000+ end users across multiple locations * Proven ability to operate independently and own systems without heavy oversight Technical Strength * Deep experience with: * Google Workspace * Okta (SAML/OIDC, SCIM, Lifecycle Management, Workflows) * Atlassian, Slack, BetterCloud * Kandji MDM (profiles, patching, library items) Strong macOS and Windows 11 administration experience Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, hardware basics)Security & Architecture * Strong grasp of access controls, RBAC, and security best practices * Experience applying security frameworks in day-to-day operations * Comfortable balancing security requirements with user experience Project & Communication Skills * Demonstrated success leading IT projects (email migrations, SaaS rollouts, VoIP, security initiatives) * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences * Clear documentation and structured problem-solving approach * The position requires a balance of proactive project work and reactive support, with the flexibility to pivot between long-term initiatives and immediate technical issues. Nice to Have * Scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python) * Experience integrating or leveraging AI-driven IT tools * Prior experience in high-growth or SaaS companies ## Description Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure, the Senior IT Systems Administrator plays a critical role in owning, scaling, and securing Harness' corporate IT environment. This is a hands-on, senior individual contributor role focused on identity, SaaS platforms, device management, automation, and security in a fast-growing, global company. This position is ideal for someone who has already operated at scale, is comfortable owning systems end-to-end, and thrives in environments where automation, security, and user experience matter. About the role Core Systems * Administer identity and access management platforms (Okta, SSO, SCIM, lifecycle workflows) * Manage and optimize SaaS applications (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Atlassian, Slack, etc.) * Lead device management for macOS and mobile platforms using MDM solutions (Kandji (Iru), ManageEngine) * Serve as a primary SME for core corporate IT systems Automation & Efficiency * Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using Workato, BetterCloud, Okta Workflows, and similar tools * Identify manual or error-prone processes and proactively replace them with scalable automation * Partner with internal teams to deliver automation that improves efficiency and employee experience Security & Reliability * Maintain a security-first mindset across identity, endpoints, SaaS, and access controls * Support and improve endpoint and infrastructure security (SentinelOne, Qualys, RBAC models) * Participate in system monitoring, incident response, and root-cause analysis * Assist with networking and infrastructure initiatives (Meraki, Cisco) Operational Excellence * Lead and execute IT projects from design through delivery * Provide Tier-3 level troubleshooting and escalation support * Create and maintain high-quality documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles * Participate in a rotating on-call schedule * Ability to travel between company offices on an as-needed basis to support infrastructure projects, deployments, and on-site initiatives, including office buildouts, technology setups, and the resolution of complex on-site issues * Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the role ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)