Lead IT Systems Engineer Job at dbt Labs

Job Description

dbt Labs is seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead IT Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Security and Technology (ES&T) team. In this high-impact L4 role, you’ll be the technical lead on a small team of engineers and own the strategy and execution of our enterprise systems—ensuring our identity, collaboration, and access platforms are secure, scalable, and people-friendly.

Job Responsibility

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of systems engineers—setting technical direction, reviewing work, and developing team members’ technical skillsets
Architect and maintain identity systems using Okta Identity Engine and Okta Workflows. Implement and manage secure infrastructure access using Teleport, including JIT access, least privilege, and RBAC
Administer and automate enterprise SaaS platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Notion, and Jamf
Manage endpoint provisioning and compliance for a MacOS-first environment
Build automated workflows for user and system lifecycle management using scripting and APIs (e.g., Python, Bash)
Provision and manage cloud infrastructure resources (in AWS, GCP, and Azure) in support of internal tooling and engineering projects
Define and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools (for example, Pulumi, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or Google Cloud Deployment Manager) to provision, secure, and govern cloud resources and identity integrations, including Okta (for example, with the Okta Terraform provider and CI-driven change management)
Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to ensure timely, secure access to cloud resources for development and infrastructure needs
Enhance and manage DLP tooling and access governance across collaboration and productivity platforms
Support and lead incident management processes for those related to access or enterprise tooling
Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
Evaluate and recommend new tools and services that improve automation, security, and team scale

Requirements

6+ years of experience in enterprise systems engineering, with demonstrated success in technical leadership, architectural decision-making, and team direction
Proven ability to establish technical vision and roadmaps for identity management systems, particularly with Okta Identity Engine and Okta Workflows
Experience designing and implementing secure access frameworks using Teleport, with emphasis on architecture planning, governance models, and security principles
Strategic expertise in multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) with focus on architectural decisions, resource planning, and security integration
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or Google Cloud Deployment Manager, including managing Okta via the Terraform and CI-driven change management
Track record of successful collaboration with engineering leadership to align infrastructure strategy with organizational objectives
Leadership experience in SaaS platform integration and strategy (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Jamf)
Ability to design endpoint management strategies for MacOS environments that balance security requirements with user experience
Technical leadership in automation development, including code review, architectural guidance, and API integration strategy
Experience developing and implementing DLP frameworks, governance policies, and enterprise security strategies
Leadership in incident response processes, including process development and team coordination
Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional leadership audiences

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