Scale AI

ITSystemsEngineer

$171–214k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“IT Systems Engineer at Scale AI. Skills: IAM best practices, SaaS administration, Federal frameworks, Zero-trust mindset. Design secure infrastructure. Build secure infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver robust systems; Deliver audit-ready systems

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solutions-oriented

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Familiarity with federal frameworks, Deep IAM best practices, Hands-on SaaS administration, Zero-trust mindset, Clear documentation

Nice to Have

Experience with Okta Workflows, Experience with GCC High/Azure Gov

What You'll Do.

Design secure infrastructure

Build secure infrastructure

Operate secure infrastructure

Assist with tech stack administration

Provide escalated assistance

Partner with Security/Compliance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Public Sector IT team; IT Services and Support team; Security/Compliance team

Communication Scope

Clear documentation

Full Job Description

The Role: Scale AI is hiring a highly skilled foundational IT Systems Engineer for our Public Sector IT team to design, build, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers employees to do their best work. You’ll join a creative, fast-moving, solutions-oriented group that architects and implements automation across identity and access management, endpoint management, and our broader SaaS stack. Leveraging Okta Workflows, GCC High/Azure Gov, and your familiarity with federal frameworks (FedRAMP High, IL6, CMMC), you’ll deliver robust, audit-ready systems that meet stringent compliance requirements. The ideal candidate pairs deep IAM best practices and hands-on SaaS administration with a zero-trust mindset, clear documentation, and a genuine drive to make people happy—while protecting system integrity in a fast-paced, high-security environment. You will: Assist with the administration of our tech stack with platforms such as Okta, GCC High, Opal, Slack, Jamf, Jira, and many more Provide escalated assistance to the IT Services and Support team Partner with Security/Compliance on audit artifacts (SSP updates, POA it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. The base salary range for this full-time position in the location

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