Systems Engineer
at Twilio (View all jobs)
Remote – US
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as our next Systems Engineer
Who we are & why we’re hiring
Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.
Although we’re headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We’re on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we’re looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum.
About the job
The Technical Operations team at Twilio builds and maintains the core internal services platform that powers Twilio and helps us to reach millions of people every day. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with maintaining and supporting a growing cloud-based corporate infrastructure along with SaaS products for the company.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Deploy and manage domain controllers and RODC across different regions in AWS and on premise.
- Automate building systems and deploying applications.
- Create additional automation by scripting repetitive tasks
- Manage and support Okta SSO Platform and other SaaS platforms
- Manage and support Active Directory (Directory Services, DFS, DNS, GPOs)
- Follow configuration recommendations from the security team and implement them as needed
- Participate in strategic project planning and execution
- Monitor productions systems, respond to and troubleshoot incidents
- Participate in a 24×7 on-call rotation to support Level 2 escalations
Qualifications
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn’t followed a traditional path, don’t let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT related field or comparable hands-on experience
- Advanced-level knowledge of Okta IAM support, management, and governance.
- Strong proficiency in managing DNS, DFS, SMTP, clustering
- Fundamental knowledge of network topology, connectivity, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience scripting in Powershell, Python, Perl or other languages
- Strong proficiency in Hyper-V or other virtualization technologies.
- Experienced systems engineer who has 4+ years of system administration experience with Windows Server operating systems.
- Advanced-level knowledge of cloud IaaS platforms and management of SaaS platforms.
- Advanced-level knowledge of Active Directory, including Group Policy creation and management of AD provided services.
- Excellent team player – proven ability to resolve problems professionally and systematically in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, flexibility in concepts and action, able to handle aggressive mission critical deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with resources across multiple disciplines
- Ability to design and document complex workflows
- Provide administration and support for major platforms under the responsibility of Infrastructure Engineering:
- Primary platforms – Okta, Windows Server, Slack, AWS, Google Workspace
Desired:
- Provide administration and support for major platforms under the responsibility of Infrastructure Engineering:
- Secondary platforms that would be of benefit to the organization – Microsoft Azure\O365, GCP, Azure AD, SQL Administration,
- Experience in server and desktop virtualization platforms such as VMWare, Hyper-V preferred.
- Experience with end point management solutions for security patching, inventory management, and 3rd party application deployment.
Location
This role will be remote based in the USA and will be considered in any of the North America time zones. Approximately 10% travel is anticipated.
What We Offer
There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That’s why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
So, if you’re ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!
If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, please consider other open positions.
*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado, California, New York, and Washington. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in Colorado: $109,280 – $136,600.
- Based in New York or Washington State: $115,760 – $144,700.
- Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $128,560- $160,700.
- This role is eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.
Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodation@twilio.com.