Thumbtack, Inc.

IT Systems Engineer II

Thumbtack, Inc. • $123K — $159K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of IT systems engineering experience in a distributed, enterprise IT environment
  • Proven track record administering core IT platforms like Okta, Google Workspace, Atlassian, GitHub, Claude, and Slack
  • Experience managing infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or GitOps
  • AI-first mentality with experience enabling tools like Claude and ChatGPT
  • Proficiency in building automations using Okta Workflows, Jira Automations, and Slack Workflows
  • Strong knowledge of identity access management systems and protocols (SAML, SCIM, LDAP, OAuth2.0/OIDC)
  • Understanding of security and compliance methodologies, including incident response processes

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary systems administrator for key tools and manage integrations with other platforms
  • Serve as escalation point for IT Support, troubleshooting complex technical issues
  • Triage and handle inbound IT Infrastructure requests, including SSO and SaaS tool configurations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency through systems design and automation
  • Manage data, security, and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to security standards
  • Proactively monitor systems health and participate in on-call rotation for critical components
  • Drive technology projects focused on delivering business value

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
  • Participation in innovative projects that leverage AI and automation
Full Job Description
Challenge

As an IT Systems Engineer II on the IT Infrastructure team, you'll build, support, and scale our internal systems, handle inbound IT Infrastructure requests from the business, and triage and handle escalations from our IT Support team. You'll collaborate with engineers, program managers, leaders and partners to execute projects, manage critical data, and implement and maintain our infrastructure, systems and integrations. You will leverage your in-depth knowledge of SaaS systems administration, cloud-hosted services, authentication/access systems and security to solve challenges big and small. You are an excellent communicator with a passion for technology, mentoring others and delivering world-class services.
What you'll do
  • Act as a primary systems administrator for Okta, Google Workspace, Atlassian, Slack, Claude, GitHub, and other key tools and partner with IT and other teams to implement and maintain integrations with other platforms / tools.
  • Serve as an escalation point for our IT Support team, troubleshooting complex technical problems, documenting processes as needed.
  • Triage and handle inbound IT Infrastructure requests from the business, including scoping requirements to implement SSO and other integrations, configuration of SaaS tools, and leveraging automation to solve inefficient business processes.
  • Collaborate with and enable cross-functional teams across the business to improve efficiency via systems design and automation, and AI tools.
  • Manage data, security, and legal governance processes and maintain compliance with security standards (least-privilege access, patching, two-factor authentication, VPN).
  • Proactively monitor systems health, identify, troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues, and participate in on-call rotation for critical components & changes (change/incident management).
  • Drive and contribute to technology projects with a focus on delivering business value.
In order to be successful, you must bring
  • 5+ years IT systems engineering experience in a distributed, enterprise IT environment
  • Proven track record administering core IT platforms like Okta, Google Workspace, Atlassian, GitHub, Claude and Slack.
  • A history of managing infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or GitOps
  • An AI-first mentality having enabled tools like Claude and ChatGPT for your colleagues and using those tools to manage your workflows
  • Proficiency in building automations using tools like Okta Workflows, Jira Automations, and Slack Workflows
  • Excellent working knowledge of identity access management systems, services and protocols (SAML, SCIM, LDAP, OAuth2.0/OIDC), and some proficiency in scripting languages (Python (preferred), Shell
  • Understanding of security and compliance methodologies and practices, including experience with security incident response processes and tools.
Expected salary ranges
  • For candidates living in San Francisco / Bay Area, San Jose, New York City, or Seattle metros, the expected total cash compensation (base salary + variable pay, if applicable) range for the role is currently $145,400.00 - $188,100.00.
  • For candidates living in Austin, TX or Washington DC metros or in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Washington states, the expected total cash compensation (base salary + variable pay, if applicable) range for the role is currently $130,900.00 - $169,400.00.
  • For candidates living in all other US locations, the expected total cash compensation (base salary + variable pay, if applicable) range for this role is currently $123,300.00 - $159,500.00.
  • For candidates living in Ontario and British Columbia, the expected total cash compensation (base salary + variable pay, if applicable) range for this role is currently $105,400.00 - $136,400.00.

Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

About Thumbtack, Inc.

Thumbtack is an online marketplace that connects consumers with local professionals for various services, such as home improvement, events, and wellness. The company was founded in 2008 by Marco Zappacosta, Jonathan Swanson, and Sander Daniels, and has since grown to serve millions of customers across the United States. Thumbtack uses a proprietary matching algorithm to connect customers with the best professionals for their needs, and offers a range of tools to help professionals manage their businesses. The company has raised over $400 million in funding from investors such as Sequoia Capital, Google Capital, and Tiger Global Management.
Learn more about Thumbtack, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Thumbtack, Inc.

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar IT Systems Engineer II jobs: