Senior Systems Engineer
Core
Senior Systems Engineer responsible for securing, administering, and automating Identity and Access Management (IAM) services, enterprise platforms, and IT infrastructure for The Washington Post.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineer (Identity & Access Management)
Builds
Secure identity platforms, automated provisioning workflows, and reliable enterprise IT services
Domain
Media / Enterprise IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Active Directory administration, Okta management, Single Sign-On (SSO) implementation, multifactor authentication, Google Workspace administration, API integration, scripting (Python/JavaScript/Bash/PowerShell), systems troubleshooting, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD practices, legal hold/e-discovery support
Technologies
Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, Workday, ServiceNow, Proofpoint
Responsibilities
Administer IAM services including SSO and MFA; Design automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows; Integrate enterprise platforms like Google Workspace and HR systems; Engineer and support enterprise platforms and endpoint management; Automate operational processes using scripts and APIs; Troubleshoot complex incidents involving identity and access; Partner with Cybersecurity to implement security configurations; Support data retention and e-discovery requests; Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
