Staff Systems Engineer (Identity)

TL;DR

Staff Systems Engineer (Identity): Designing and operating scalable enterprise identity architecture with an accent on Okta and Opal ecosystem management. Focus on automating Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycles, enforcing least-privilege RBAC, and strengthening identity as a core security control plane.

Location: Must be based in the United States (hybrid roles in Livingston, NJ, New York, NY, Sunnyvale, CA, or Dallas, TX; remote considered for candidates >30 miles from a hub).

Salary: $188,000–$275,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI-focused cloud infrastructure provider enabling innovators to build and scale with high-performance compute.

What you will do

• Design and scale enterprise identity architecture to enforce least-privilege access.
• Manage JML processes and access governance (IGA) across critical business systems.
• Administer Okta capabilities, including SSO, MFA, and adaptive policy enforcement.
• Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code to improve identity system reliability.
• Partner with Security to integrate Zero Trust principles and strengthen authorization models.
• Troubleshoot complex authentication and provisioning issues while maintaining system health.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in IT systems or identity engineering.
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, or asylee) due to export control requirements.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Okta in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to design lifecycle automation and access governance frameworks.
• Strong automation skills using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, or Golang.
• Excellent communication skills for influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR).
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, and HRIS system integration.
• Experience building identity observability and reporting systems.
• Relevant industry certifications (Okta, Cloud, or Security).

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match.
• Flexible PTO and casual work environment.
• Comprehensive family-forming and mental wellness support (Spring Health, Carrot).
• Equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility.
• Quarterly team gatherings to support collaboration.