Systems Engineer (Identity & Systems Engineering)

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.Provide our business with world-class authentication experiences while maintaining a high level of security,governance, and compliance. Success is measured by how much work is automated, the reliability of our coreplatforms, and how often we can enable self-service for our customers. This position is with a code-first teamthat strives to automate all deployments and integrations that the team is tasked with. We do things the rightway – not the fastest way.Core Platforms

Active Directory & Entra ID – Core identity platform for user and group objects and authentication

mechanisms

Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and M365 – Core collaboration and productivity tools

Atlassian Jira & Confluence – Where we track our work for our Agile business process and create

documentation for our infrastructure

Code Development – we primarily utilize Python, Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell in our solutions

GitLab – Our goal is to maintain our core infrastructure with code, and leveraging GitLab for CI/CD is a

critical skill

Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – Workflows and job templates, Event Driven Ansible (EDA)

Cloud Infrastructure – AWS (primarily) / Azure / GCP

CloudWatch – Observability, metrics, alerts, triage automation, self-service dashboards

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance Alteryx’s core identity systems, including user and group objects. This includes the

entire user object lifecycle, modern authentication integrations with SAML/OIDC, Conditional Access, andsecurity group automations.

Provide thought leadership around authentication policies to ensure they follow best practices and are

secure & compliant with all major compliance requirements.

Manage our core communication infrastructure including Microsoft Teams, Exchange, Slack, and other

email tools and ensure they adhere to best practices.

Build and maintain code pipelines that manage automation, integrations, and deployments

Create custom integrations between various SaaS/PaaS platforms.

Create robust documentation for infrastructure and processes.

Contribute to Agile sprints with an emphasis on quality and thorough documentation.

Manage privileged access across the Alteryx landscape.

Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity.Required Skills & Desired Experience

Deep understanding of authentication mechanisms and flows, with an emphasis on modern

authentication standards such as SAML, OIDC, and OAUTH

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure Active Directory) with 5+ years of

experience managing the platform in an Enterprise environment

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory with 5+ years of experience managing the platform

in an Enterprise environment

Hands on experience with managing Microsoft Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams policies and settings

with 5+ years of experience managing the platforms in an Enterprise environment

Experience leveraging APIs to create custom integrations

Advanced experience developing with RedHat Ansible (AAP workflows, templates, projects, Event-Driven

Ansible)

Strong development skills and scripting with PowerShell, Bash, Python, JavaScript with 5+ years of

experience

Experienced with Agile methodologies and ceremonies to manage work and collaboration

Advanced experience with GitOps with a deep understanding of pipelines, mergers, and approvals with 3+

years of experience contributing to production pipelines

Hands-on experience leveraging AI Tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini in production pipelines to increase

efficiency and quality control coverageProfessional Qualifications and Traits

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 5+ years equivalent experience

Independent problem-solver, clear communicator, and collaborative teammate

Commitment to continuous improvement of self, team, and the platforms, tools, and services we deliver

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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