Atolio
IT Systems Engineer - Canada
6mo ago
WorldwideMiddleRemotemacoslinuxgithubsaasendpoint securityautomation
Responsible for managing and evolving internal IT systems focusing on user/device management, endpoint security, SaaS tooling, access controls, and compliance in a remote startup environment.
About the company
- At Atolio, we are a fully remote, well-funded startup founded by experienced leaders from Splunk and PagerDuty. We’re on a mission to make organizational knowledge instantly accessible regardless of which app, service, or platform it lives in. We’re an early-stage startup combining modern cloud infrastructure, strong security practices, and thoughtful systems design to support teams building cutting-edge AI and ML products. With a collaborative culture, robust tooling, and comprehensive benefits, Atolio is a place where ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued.
Responsibilities
- As an IT Systems Engineer , you’ll own and evolve the internal systems that power a fully remote, security-conscious technology company. You’ll be responsible for user and device management, endpoint security, SaaS tooling, access controls, and compliance support—while continuously improving reliability, automation, and employee experience.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable internal systems, automating workflows with code, and partnering closely with engineering and security teams in a fast-moving startup environment.
Conditions
- Competitive salary and early-stage equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Home office stipend
- Flexible PTO policy
Other
- Own user lifecycle management across identity providers, devices, GitHub, and SaaS tools (onboarding, offboarding, role changes).
- Manage and improve endpoint management for a fully remote workforce (macOS and Linux), including security posture, patching, and device compliance.
- Administer identity, access management, and SSO systems (e.g., Okta or equivalent), following least-privilege principles.
- Manage GitHub organization settings, access controls, repositories, and automation in partnership with engineering teams.
- Build and maintain automation for IT workflows using code (e.g., provisioning, access reviews, audits).
- Maintain and improve internal IT systems and tooling with a focus on reliability, scalability, and developer experience.
- Partner with security and engineering teams to support compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001), audits, and evidence collection.
- Define and enforce device, access, and security policies while balancing usability and productivity.
- Evaluate, deploy, and manage SaaS tools used across the company.
- Lead IT initiatives from 0→1, including system rollouts, tooling migrations, and process improvements.
- Document systems, workflows, and standards to reduce operational toil and improve clarity.
- 3+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, IT operations, or a similar role in a modern tech company.
- Good programming skills in Python or Go , with experience using code to automate systems and workflows.
- Good experience with GitHub , including organization management, permissions, integrations, and automation.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or GCP .
- Strong experience with identity and access management, including SSO/IdP platforms (Okta or similar).
- Experience managing endpoints (especially macOS) in a remote-first environment.
- Familiarity with security best practices, device hardening, access controls, and audit readiness.
- Experience supporting or maintaining compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
- Comfort operating in an environment with evolving processes and minimal bureaucracy.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a fully remote team.
- Make an impact from day one: help the company scale, while ensuring security is a #1 priority.
- Autonomy and ownership: you’ll own core internal systems and shape how IT operates.
- Remote-first culture: work where and how you’re most effective.
- Transparent leadership: collaborate with experienced founders building meaningful technology.
- Engineering-driven mindset: automation-first, pragmatic, and focused on real-world impact.