IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Sunday2 months ago

Location

Redwood City, CA

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 190,000

Level

Senior

Role

IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Posted

Feb 21, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Sunday is seeking an innovative IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer to define and architect the digital backbone of their cutting-edge home robotics startup. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on systems expert responsible for securing and managing a cloud-native technology infrastructure across a global, distributed workforce.

What you'll do

Endpoint Management: Manage full lifecycle of corporate devices and engineering workstations using modern Mobile Device Management (MDM) and automated provisioning techniques.

Network Security: Implement and maintain secure infrastructure through network segmentation, certificate-based authentication, and sophisticated access controls specific to a hardware robotics environment.

Identity & Access Management: Administer core identity infrastructure including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and passkey systems with focus on seamless onboarding and offboarding processes.

Threat Defense: Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies to protect corporate identity and data against evolving cyber threats, including AI-augmented attacks, social engineering, and identity-based vulnerabilities.

Global Infrastructure Management: Design and manage secure, high-speed connectivity solutions for a distributed international workforce, leveraging Zero Trust architectures and ensuring system availability and alerting.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with DevOps, Release, and Operations teams to support advanced workflow automation and ensure secure communications for deployed robotics hardware.

What we look for

Technical

MDM ExpertiseProven experience with modern Mobile Device Management platforms like Iru, Jamf, or Microsoft Intune

Cloud Identity ProvidersAdvanced knowledge of cloud-native identity providers such as Okta and Google Identity

Network SecurityExpertise in SD-WAN, SASE, and complex cross-border networking architectures

Education

Cybersecurity QualificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional certifications

Experience

Startup ExperienceDemonstrated ability to build scalable IT processes in high-growth technology environments

Global Systems ArchitectureProven track record of managing international networking challenges across diverse regulatory landscapes

Skills

Required skills

Cloud SecurityDeep understanding of modern cloud-native security architectures and Zero Trust principles

Network SegmentationAdvanced skills in designing secure network architectures with granular access controls

Identity ManagementExpertise in implementing robust identity and access management solutions

Nice to have

Robotics InfrastructurePrior experience with IoT or robotics technology infrastructure security

AI SecurityKnowledge of emerging AI-driven cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 190,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Startup equity package for early employees

Innovative Work Environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge home robotics technology

Professional Development

Continuous learning opportunities in emerging technology domains

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — HR phone interview to assess background and initial fit
2
Technical Assessment — Comprehensive security and infrastructure design challenge
3
Hiring Manager Interview — Deep dive into technical expertise and startup experience
4
Final Panel Interview — Discussion with cross-functional team members from DevOps and Security