Smarsh

Sr. Systems Administrator (IAM Focus)

Smarsh$170K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of systems administration experience with a focus on IAM/identity management
  • Proficient in building and maintaining integrations across Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365
  • Strong hands-on skills in modern security tooling such as CrowdStrike and Netskope
  • Experience supporting compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and FedRAMP
  • Versatile in taking on broader systems administration tasks beyond IAM
  • Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a cross-functional approach

Responsibilities

  • Administer and support Okta integrations across enterprise applications
  • Build and maintain integrations between IAM and adjacent security systems
  • Collaborate on strengthening Active Directory and Microsoft 365 identity infrastructure
  • Manage Okta device trust configurations and endpoint compliance policies
  • Serve as a senior resource in broader IT Operations systems administration
  • Support audits and compliance efforts with IAM-related documentation
  • Troubleshoot complex identity and system integration issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote options
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Smarsh is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator focusing strongly on Identity and Access Management to join our IT Operations team. This role will be the primary hands-on administrator for IAM-related systems - Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 identity - with deep experience building and maintaining integrations across identity, endpoint, and security tooling (including Vanta, Vectra, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and CyberArk). While IAM is the core focus, this is a broad systems administration role: the ideal candidate is a versatile, senior-level systems professional who can flex into other infrastructure and systems administration work as business needs grow. We're looking for someone who combines deep technical depth in identity with the range to contribute wherever the team needs it most. Waht will you do? 3 Administer and support Okta integrations (SSO, provisioning, workflows, device trust) across enterprise applications, partnering with the IAM/Okta lead as needed 3 Build, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations between IAM and adjacent systems - identity, endpoint, and security tooling (Vanta, Vectra, CrowdStrike, Netskope, CyberArk) - ensuring reliable data flow and access accuracy across platforms 3 Collaborate and strengthen Active Directory and Microsoft 365 identity infrastructure, including conditional access and identity governance 3 Own Okta device trust configuration and endpoint compliance policies 3 Serve as a senior systems resource across IT Operations, taking on broader systems administration responsibilities beyond IAM as priorities shift (e.g. infrastructure support, endpoint management, other platform administration) 3 Support audits and compliance efforts (e.g. SOC 2, FedRAMP) with IAM evidence and access control documentation 3 Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity, access, and systems integration issues escalated from the IT Operations team 3 Document system configurations and integration architecture to support team knowledge continuity What will you bring? 3 7+ years of experience in systems administration, with strong hands-on IAM/identity experience 3 Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting integrations across multiple platforms (Okta, AD, M365, and security/endpoint tooling) 3 Strong background in Okta and Active Directory/Microsoft 365 identity/security administration 3 Experience with modern security tooling (CrowdStrike, Netskope, CyberArk, or similar) and how they intersect with IAM 3 Experience supporting compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, or similar) from a systems/identity perspective 3 Versatility and willingness to take on systems administration work outside of core IAM scope as team needs require 3 Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work cross-functionally with InfoSec and IT Operations Preferred Qualifications 3 Okta certifications (Certified Administrator, Certified Consultant) 3 Experience with CyberArk PAM implementation or administration 3 Broader systems administration background (servers, endpoint management, networking basics) beyond identity 3 Prior experience in a regulated or compliance-heavy industry $170,000 - $180,000 a year The above salary range represents Smarsh's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. Any applicable bonus programs will be discussed during the recruiting process. The salary for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty and training. Local cost of living assessments are done for each new hire at the time of offer.

About Smarsh

Smarsh is a software company that provides archiving and compliance solutions for electronic communications. The company's products are used by financial services firms, government agencies, and other organizations to capture, preserve, and search electronic communications such as email, social media, and instant messaging. Smarsh was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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