Betterment

Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Betterment HQ - New York City · Senior

No sponsorship$121k-$140kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The Senior IT Systems Engineer is a hands-on, senior individual contributor responsible for designing, scaling, and operating Betterment's core IT systems and infrastructure.
This role sits at the intersection of identity, SaaS platforms, endpoint management, and automation, ensuring employees have secure, reliable, and seamless access to the tools they need to do their best work.
This role is based out of our NYC office.

As a force multiplier within Corporate Technology, this role establishes standards, builds scalable systems, and reduces manual toil through automation and thoughtful system design.
Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management architecture across the enterprise.
Own end-to-end employee lifecycle automation, integrating HRIS, identity, and downstream SaaS systems.
Establish and maintain standards for system configuration, access models, and operational ownership.
Build scalable, self-service processes that reduce support burden and improve employee experience.
Manage and scale macOS endpoint fleets, including configuration, patching, security controls, and policy enforcement.
Own MDM tooling, OS upgrade strategies, and endpoint security posture in partnership with Security.
Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, SaaS administration, or enterprise technology operations.
Deep expertise in macOS administration and endpoint management at scale.
Strong experience with Okta and modern identity standards including SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and RBAC.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python, Bash, or similar.
Support Windows endpoints where required, particularly for Finance and other specialized functions.

Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
Familiarity with IT security controls in regulated environments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX).
Experience supporting high-growth organizations through scale or operational maturity transitions.
Join a team built on these core values
We set audacious goals
We don't just show up
we give our all, then celebrate our wins.
We value all perspectives

Automate repetitive IT workflows using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
Standardize and codify IT infrastructure and workflows wherever possible to ensure consistency and reliability.

Below we've reflected the base salary range for this position.
The range listed is just one component of Betterment's total compensation package for employees.

This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.
Equity for all employees, including new hire and refresher grants.
Flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, and a fully paid four-week sabbatical in your sixth year.

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