Senior IT Systems Administrator I

Harness - Mountain View, CA

Hiring: Senior IT Systems Administrator I Company: Harness Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:43:07 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AppDynamics, Bash, DNS, Embedded Systems, OIDC, Okta, PowerShell, Python, RBAC, SAML, SaaS, Slack, User Experience, Zoom, macOS About the job Experience: •5+ years in a similar role in a growing or enterprise environment •Proven ability to operate independently and own systems without heavy oversight •Okta (SAML/OIDC, SCIM, Lifecycle Management, Workflows) •Kandji MDM (profiles, patching, library items) •Strong macOS and Windows 11 administration experience Required Skills: •Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure, the Senior IT Systems Administrator plays a critical role in owning, scaling, and securing Harness’ corporate IT environment. This is a hands-on, senior individual contributor role focused on identity, SaaS platforms, device management, automation, and security in a fast-growing, global company. •This position is ideal for someone who has already operated at scale, is comfortable owning systems end-to-end, and thrives in environments where automation, security, and user experience matter. •Administer identity and access management platforms (Okta, SSO, SCIM, lifecycle workflows) •Manage and optimize SaaS applications •Lead device management for macOS and mobile platforms using MDM solutions (Kandji (Iru), ManageEngine) •Serve as a primary SME for core corporate IT systems •Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using Workato, BetterCloud, Okta Workflows, and similar tools •Identify manual or error-prone processes and proactively replace them with scalable automation Qualifications: •Scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python) •Prior experience in high-growth or SaaS companies •Why This Role Is Different •You’ll own systems, not just tickets •Heavy emphasis on automation and scale, not manual admin work •Partnership with security, engineering, and business leaders •Influence over tooling, architecture, and IT standards •What you will have at Harness Compensation: •$115,000 - $130,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!