IT Systems Engineer

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