Staff Client Platform Engineer

2024-11-01
USA
SandboxAQ
Ready to join the AQ era?
SandboxAQ is solving challenging problems with AI + Quantum for positive impact. We partner with global leaders in government, academia, and the private sector to identify applications that would benefit from quantum-based applications to current and future commercial challenges. We engage with customers early and throughout the development process to improve market fit.
Our team’s unique approach enables cross-pollination across a diverse range of fields, from physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, cryptography, natural sciences and more! Our success comes from coalescing diverse talent to create an environment where experimental thinking and collaboration yield breakthrough AI + Quantum solutions. Join a culture where thought leadership, diverse talent, employee engagement, and technological impact will create the next tech uproar.
We are deeply committed to education as a means to advance quantum solutions and computing initiatives. We invest in future talent through internship programs, research papers, developer tools, textbooks, educational talks/events and partnerships with universities/talent hubs to attract multi-disciplinary talent. Our hope is to inspire people from all walks of life to be prepared for the quantum era and encourage a path in STEM.About the Role
SandboxAQ is seeking a multidisciplinary Staff Client Platform Engineer to join our small but growing team. In this role, you will contribute towards designing, implementing, and maintaining our endpoint management systems, as well as contributing to identity-related initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring that our users have secure and reliable access to our applications and data via both corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
What You'll Do

Implement and maintain enterprise-level endpoint management systems
Deploy and maintain endpoint security systems such as EDR
Develop and enforce endpoint configuration standards and policies
Manage software application deployment and patching
Participate in incident response and remediation tasks
Build automation using a mix of code, low-code, and infrastructure-as-code
Troubleshoot endpoint management related issues and resolve problems efficiently
Work closely with our Security team to ensure best practices and compliance standards are followed
Contribute to the maintenance of our Identity Access Management (IAM) and SSO (Single Sign-On) systems
Collaborate with other teams on cross-functional projects related to Identity as well as user lifecycle management
Document IT processes and procedures
Contribute to the development and implementation of new IT initiatives
Serve as escalation point for endpoint related support issues
Rotate on other IT and Security projects and tasks as needed / desired
Act as a technical leader and mentor for junior members of the team

Who You Are

Extensive experience in IT systems administration / engineering
Extensive experience administrating endpoint management systems such as Jamf, Intune
Extensive understanding of Apple hardware and software, including advanced knowledge of macOS and iOS
Experience administrating identity management systems such as Okta
Experience working with low-code automation tools such as Okta Workflows, Workato, Tines, etc.
Experience configuring and administrating Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in AWS and/or GCP
Experience running a corporate BYOD program for mobile devices
Experience with shell scripting such as Bash, zsh, etc.
Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Ruby, etc.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
You’re passionate and naturally curious about automation and technology in general

Nice to have

Experience with Zero Trust architecture including endpoint Device Trust
Experience with alternative, platform-agnostic endpoint management systems such as Chef, Ansible, etc.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $154k - $216k per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity.SandboxAQ welcomes all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where we have zero tolerance for discrimination. We invest in our employees' personal and professional growth. Once you work with us, you can’t go back to normalcy because great breakthroughs come from great teams and we are the best in quantum technology.

We offer competitive salaries, stock options depending on employment type, generous learning opportunities, medical/dental/vision, family planning/fertility, PTO (summer and winter breaks), financial wellness resources, 401(k) plans, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Accommodations: we provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles. If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.