Verkada · 1 day ago
Sr. IT Systems Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. As a Senior IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for driving technical ownership and delivering advanced solutions across corporate cloud infrastructure and identity management systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareCyber SecurityInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated identity management, endpoint management, and security infrastructure, ensuring compliance and optimal user experiences
Design, build, and optimize complex automations leveraging advanced scripting and serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Functions
Architect, implement, and support integrations using platforms like Workato, Okta Workflows, or equivalent tools to automate critical business processes
Develop and maintain system and security policies aligned with best practices and industry standards
Collaborate closely with cross-functional technical teams, including Security, Engineering, Business Systems, and People Operations, to design scalable and secure solutions
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and Tier 3 support for highly complex technical issues
Develop comprehensive runbooks, scripts, and detailed technical documentation to support ongoing operations
Continuously evaluate opportunities to refine system architecture, automate workflows, and improve overall system efficiency
Qualification
Required
8+ years overall experience in the IT field, 4+ years of progressive experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure, IT security, or related technical roles
Advanced technical expertise in identity management, SCIM integrations, and comprehensive user lifecycle management with significant experience in Okta or similar platforms
Strong proficiency with scripting and programming, especially using Python for automations in AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions
Extensive experience developing integrations and automations with tools such as Workato or other enterprise-grade automation platforms
Solid familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure), including networking fundamentals, security best practices, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) methodologies
Expertise in configuration management and policy automation tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences
Demonstrated capability in independently managing complex projects from initial concept through completion and ongoing documentation
Highly collaborative, with a proven record of effectively partnering across teams to drive technical excellence
Benefits
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits
Company
Verkada
A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada protects people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (80)
2024 (54)
2023 (48)
2022 (43)
2021 (19)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$814.3MKey Investors
CapitalGGeneral CatalystAlkeon Capital
2025-12-03Series Unknown· $20M
2025-09-01Debt Financing· $150M
2025-02-19Series E· $200M
Leadership Team
Filip Kaliszan
Founder & CEO
Benjamin Bercovitz
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-02-04
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