Sr. IT Systems Engineer - Endpoint Management

Verkada
$150,000-$200,000 USD
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time
United States, California, San Mateo
406 East 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2025
Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees. About the Role As a Senior IT Systems Engineer at Verkada, you will be part of the team responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable endpoint management solutions across all operating systems at Verkada. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of success in fast-paced, dynamic environments, driven by a passion for user experience, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code in managing endpoint devices. This role requires a strong understanding of modern MDM and DevOps methodologies, proficiency in scripting, and solid experience with public cloud providers. You will use these skills to design and build scalable secure solutions, optimize user experience, and empower self-service capabilities. What You'll Do Design and maintain scalable systems and tools for endpoint management across Linux (Ubuntu), macOS, and Windows operating systems. Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge client endpoint technologies and tools. Champion the adoption of infrastructure and configuration management as code principles and tools within the IT organization including managing endpoints and the underlying infrastructure that supports endpoint management. Develop and implement automated configurations/workflows for endpoint management leveraging tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible. Deploy, integrate, and maintain open-source tools like AutoPkg, Munki, Santa, Nudge, Chocolatey for endpoint management with the fleet of endpoint devices. Drive system functionality and optimize processes through API-driven automations and integrations. Our focus is on improving user experience and empowering self-service workflows Monitor endpoint health and performance in real-time, implementing alerting mechanisms and self-healing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align endpoint strategies with business goals and various requirements. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, deployments, and troubleshooting. Provide guidance and training to IT support teams and end-users on optimal endpoint management and usage. What You Bring Demonstrated ability to manage endpoints at scale (500+ devices) across diverse operating systems including macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu. Strong technical expertise in modern MDM solutions and their integration with DevOps methodologies, including GitOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration-management-as-code. Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash) and development of event driven workflows/automations (AWS Lambda, Okta Workflows, Workato, etc.) Extensive experience working with public cloud providers such as AWS or GCP and strong understanding of foundational cloud services (compute, storage, networking, IAM/security). Solid proficiency in integrating endpoint devices and tools with identity providers such as Okta and Azure AD. Proven capability to document thoroughly, collaborate effectively, and mentor team members, while also working seamlessly with diverse stakeholders. US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options Expanded mental health support Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time Professional development stipend Fertility Stipend Wellness/fitness benefits Healthy lunches provided daily Commuter benefits Annual Pay Range At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Estimated Annual Pay Range $150,000 — $200,000 USD Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. 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