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Kikoff

IT Systems Engineer

San FranciscoFrom $240kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Kikoff is seeking its first dedicated Systems Engineer to build and manage corporate IT infrastructure, identity systems, and AI-powered internal tooling. You'll own the SaaS stack, device management, endpoint security, and automation workflows while working alongside engineering and security teams at a profitable fintech startup.

What you'll do

  • Manage and evolve corporate SaaS infrastructure including Okta, Google Workspace, and Slack with procurement and lifecycle management
  • Operate MDM stack (Rippling/Jamf/Kandji) and enforce device trust policies to maintain endpoint security baselines
  • Build and maintain MCP servers and AI agents to automate internal operations and security workflows
  • Configure and manage macOS and Windows fleet endpoints with hardening profiles, patch management, and CIS benchmark enforcement
  • Automate security tasks including access reviews, alert triage, onboarding/offboarding, and posture checks
  • Provide technical ownership of corporate identity foundation and device trust architecture

What they're looking for

  • Systems engineering and corporate IT infrastructure management
  • macOS administration with shell/Python scripting and configuration profiles
  • MDM platform hands-on experience (Rippling, Jamf, or Kandji)
  • Okta identity and device trust administration
  • Bash and Python scripting for automation and tooling
  • SaaS stack management and vendor governance
  • AI tool proficiency (Claude, Cursor, or similar)
  • Security concepts including zero trust, least privilege, and device trust architectures

Benefits

  • Base salary range: $190,000–$240,000 USD
  • Work at a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company with unicorn valuation
  • Opportunity to build meaningful products impacting millions of users
  • Collaborate with serial entrepreneurs in a startup environment
  • Direct impact on customer financial security and company growth
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Kikoff

Kikoff is a fintech startup that builds financial products and internal AI-powered tooling to support its operations. The company is hiring for systems engineering and infrastructure roles to manage its SaaS stack, identity systems, endpoint security, and automation workflows.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your hands-on experience with MDM platforms like Rippling, Jamf, or Kandji. How have you handled zero-touch provisioning and smart group management in a previous role?
  • Describe a time you built or significantly improved an automated workflow in a corporate IT or security context. What problem did it solve and what tools did you use?