IT Engineer (SaaS & Automation)

TL;DR

IT Engineer (SaaS & Automation): Building and operating the infrastructure, platforms, and services for a national network of autonomous factories with an accent on treating configuration as code and automating operational workflows. Focus on designing GitOps workflows, eliminating manual processes through Python/Bash scripting, and ensuring CMMC/NIST compliance.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization.

Salary: $121,500 - $178,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to accelerate the manufacturing of critical aerospace and defense components.

What you will do

• Own a portfolio of on-prem and SaaS platforms, managing their configuration, security, and roadmaps.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to manage SaaS configurations.
• Design and operate GitOps workflows with CI/CD pipelines for platform changes.
• Develop production-quality automation in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to remove repetitive manual work.
• Manage the full lifecycle of SaaS licenses, including procurement, provisioning, and cost optimization.
• Enforce security baselines aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT focusing on SaaS administration.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code and GitOps workflows.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash for building production-quality tooling.
• Experience managing SaaS license programs and procurement.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, or SOC 2.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (ITAR compliance).

Nice to have

• Experience with CAD/CAM platforms (SolidWorks PDM, GrabCAD, CFD).
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance and secure data handling.
• Experience building platform integrations via REST APIs or iPaaS.
• Software engineering background with experience in code review processes.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy and equity options.
• Relocation support provided based on business need.