Senior IT Systems Engineer

Mixpanel is an event analytics platform for builders who need answers from their data at their fingertips. They are seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to help scale their internal systems and infrastructure, focusing on automation, management, and scalability of corporate systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scripts and automation workflows (e.g., using Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to automate routine IT tasks such as user onboarding/offboarding, software deployment, and system patching
• Implement and manage integrations between corporate systems and tools
• Author internal guides covering process improvements, reliability patterns, and best practices
• Design, build, and maintain our internal IT infrastructure using tools like Terraform or Ansible. This includes managing cloud resources (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization platforms, and on-premises hardware
• Manage and automate our identity provider (e.g., Okta, ) and its integrations with various SaaS applications (like Slack, Google Workspace, etc) to ensure secure and efficient access control
• Act as a key technical resource for the IT helpdesk and other teams, troubleshooting complex issues and providing solutions that prevent future occurrences. Champion best practices within the IT organization
• Work alongside the security team to implement and enforce security policies, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure our internal systems comply with industry standards

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Systems Engineering role within an internal DevOps or IT team supporting corporate functions
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider, preferably GCP (AWS, Azure)
• Strong programming or scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or a similar language
• Experience with automation platforms such as Zapier, Tray, Tines, or similar
• Strong experience leveraging OpenAPI to build integrations between key corporate systems (i.e. HRIS—>Okta)
• Experience working with agile methodologies
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Deep experience supporting Apple/macOS environments
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and networking fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with a passion for improving processes and helping colleagues
• Proven flexibility in navigating diverse systems, codebases, and priorities
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote environment
• Familiarity with endpoint management tools (MDM)
• Experience working closely with Security or Governance teams
• Background in CI/CD tooling for internal platforms