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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Operations Engineer, Identity & Endpoint Automation - **Company:** Saildrone, Inc. - **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple Mac Systems, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Virtual Desktops, OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Deployment, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Okta, Git, Microsoft InTune, Slack, Deployment Automation, Patch Management, Low-code, Casper Suite, Gsuite, Terraform - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cf6bb10de569cb71 ## About the Role Do you have experience in macOS support?, * 4+ years of progressive experience in IT Operations support and automation * In-depth experience with Okta administration in a production environment. * Strong hands-on experience with at least one major endpoint platform: Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, JumpCloud, Kandji, or equivalent. * Hands-on experience deploying, automating and managing Windows, MacOS, and Linux (Ubuntu) endpoints. * Robust knowledge of scripting and automation in PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar. * Working knowledge of SAML, OIDC, OAuth, SCIM, RBAC, device compliance, and endpoint security controls. * Dedication and commitment to documentation, * Okta Workflows or equivalent low-code automation experience. * Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC and Git-based configuration practices for internal tooling. * Apple Business Manager, Windows Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop, or other modern deployment components. * Experience in a regulated environment requiring audit evidence, access review discipline, or compliance controls. * Relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Professional/Administrator, Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, JAMF certification, Terraform Associate, ITIL 4 Foundation. ## Description This engineer is the primary technical owner for internal endpoint and identity systems across device management, identity lifecycle, and workflow automation. You will manage the tools and policies that provision users, secure access, enroll devices, standardize configurations, reduce manual work, and improve reliability across the employee technology environment., The IT team is responsible for supporting all workplace technologies in use to enable and empower the success and productivity of all Saildrone employees., * Design, administer, and continuously improve identity lifecycle services in Okta, including application integrations, MFA, group strategy, SCIM provisioning, and role-based access controls. Leverage Okta Identity Governance to automate approval requests and compliance documentation. * Engineer and operate endpoint-management workflows for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including enrollment, provisioning, imaging, patching, software deployment, policy compliance, and device refresh. * Own and administer device management platforms (currently JumpCloud). * Monitor and remediate endpoint policy adherence (configuration, patch management). * Build and maintain automation using scripting, APIs, workflow tools, and infrastructure-as-code where appropriate to reduce repetitive operational work. * Evaluate and implement new tools and systems to drive operational automation. * Serve as a technical escalation point for endpoint, identity, and SaaS-platform incidents beyond the helpdesk level. * Develop and maintain documentation, diagrams, runbooks, operating procedures, and change-management artifacts. * Identify opportunities to convert manual processes to automated, policy-driven, scalable solutions. * Support adjacent SaaS administration as needed across platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Slack, Jira, and Confluence. ## Related Videos - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/815-gitops-for-the-people) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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