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Sr Systems Admin

7 days ago San Francisco, CA

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Sr. Systems Administrator with a strong background in identity and access management (IAM), particularly with Okta. In this role, you'll be responsible for the health, security, and efficiency of our IT infrastructure, with a special focus on managing our Okta environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in managing users, applications, and policies within Okta and is committed to maintaining a secure and streamlined access experience for our employees.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage our Okta environment, which includes user lifecycle management, application integrations (SAML, OIDC, SCIM), and policy configuration.
  • Enforce IT security best practices, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Monitor suspicious activities, utilize geo-fencing, manage Okta Identity Governance (OIG), maintain audit logs, and ensure.
  • Experience in configuring Okta workflows to automate processes.
  • Enhancing internal IT processes, identifying automation opportunities, and managing initiatives from concept to execution.
  • compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
  • Manage and support company-wide SaaS tools, including Slack, Atlassian, Google Workspace, and others.
  • Experience with implementing, maintaining an email security tool, Proofpoint, or CheckPoint. 
  • Collaborating with HR and Operations to ensure effective onboarding and offboarding processes for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to meet business needs, implement new applications, and enhance our overall IT posture.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar position.
  • Demonstrated extensive hands-on experience with Okta administration. Holding an Okta certification, such as the Okta Certified Administrator, is a significant advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience with endpoint management solutions, such as Jamf, Intune, Kandji, or similar MDM platforms.
  • Familiarity with network security, VPNs, firewalls, and zero-trust security models is essential. Experience with IT automation and scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, and Python is a plus.
  • Proficient in efficiently troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
  • Strong understanding of IT compliance, data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC 2, Compliance), and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • Strong team player and customer-centric.

Preferred 

  • Experience with multi-cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Preferred IT certifications include Okta, Google Workspace, Jamf, CompTIA Network+, or similar.
  • AI and Automation experience. 
  • Deployment of Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Linux.
  • BS/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.

Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.

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Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:

  • Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
  • 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Up to 4% 401k company match
  • Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
  • Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks 
  • Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
  • Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
  • *Benefits may vary based on location 

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA
Job ID: 8207636002
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-10T18:34:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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