Design, implement, and maintain core systems supporting technology environment, focusing on endpoint management, identity access, infrastructure, and automation.
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain the core systems that support the clients internal technology environment. This role will focus on endpoint management, identity and access systems, internal infrastructure, and automation.
You will work closely with internal teams to deliver reliable technical solutions while ensuring our environment remains secure, scalable, and efficient. This role also supports infrastructure initiatives including virtualization, identity integrations, and system automation.
Location: 100% remote- Opportunity only for US-based
About Us:
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and propose solutions related to responsible systems such as Okta, Google Workspace, O365, Slack, etc.
- Maintain endpoint management and MDM infrastructure across company devices.
- Maximize system performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
- Build automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Improve account lifecycle automations for a large number of SaaS applications.
- Implement and enforce security best practices across systems and endpoints.
- Document systems, processes, and infrastructure to support internal teams.
- Deploy and manage virtualization infrastructure including Proxmox setup, clustering, and VM lifecycle management.
- Configure Cloudflare Tunnel connectivity for secure access to internal services.
- Create Okta integrations with infrastructure platforms, including Proxmox.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in systems engineering or systems administration.
- Strong experience managing macOS environments and Google Workspace.
- Experience with identity management platforms such as Okta.
- Experience managing virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, or similar).
- Experience scripting or automating tasks using Bash, Python, or similar tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cloudflare, Tailscale, or modern networking tools.
- Experience with AWS or GCP.
- Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or infrastructure automation tools.
- Experience supporting security or compliance initiatives.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.
- Excellent compensation in USD.
- Hardware and software setup (mandatory).
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