The Senior IT Systems Engineer at Betterment is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing, scaling, and operating the company’s core IT systems and infrastructure. This role involves establishing standards, building scalable systems, and reducing manual toil through automation and thoughtful system design. The engineer will work closely with Security, People Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure secure, auditable, and scalable IT systems. Key responsibilities include designing identity and access management architecture, automating repetitive workflows using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches, managing macOS endpoint fleets, implementing security best practices, and enhancing employee experiences through reliable systems and automation. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in macOS administration, Okta, modern identity standards, and proficiency in Python or Bash scripting. Experience with Terraform and IT security controls in regulated environments is a plus.
Skills
Okta
Python
Bash
Google Workspace
Slack
Zoom
Lumos
Jamf
ADP
Netsuite
Salesforce
ZipHq
MFA
SSO
RBAC
macOS
Windows
Terraform
SAML
OIDC
SCIM
SOC 2
ISO 27001
SOX
CI/CD
What you'll do
Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management architecture across the enterprise.
Own end-to-end employee lifecycle automation by integrating HRIS, identity, and downstream SaaS systems.
Administer and optimize core SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, and Jamf.
Automate repetitive IT workflows using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches to reduce manual tasks.
Manage and scale macOS endpoint fleets, ensuring configuration, patching, security controls, and policy enforcement.
What we're looking for
6+ years experience in IT systems engineering or SaaS administration.
Deep expertise in macOS administration and endpoint management at scale.
Strong proficiency in Okta and modern identity standards (SAML, OIDC).
Demonstrated ability to design and operate scalable cloud-first IT systems.
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar tools.
Proven skills in debugging, problem-solving, and systems thinking.
Customer-service mindset with a reliable, detail-oriented approach.
Market check
Salary context
This
$120,000–$145,000
range sits above
14%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,600–$216,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$143,375–$213,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Betterment
Betterment is an automated investment service (robo-advisor) that uses technology to provide personalized investment management, retirement planning, and savings optimization at low cost for retail investors. Industry: Financial Technology & Wealth Management
Betterment currently has
16 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$200,000–$221,500
across 16 roles with salary data.