Senior IT Engineer (Onsite Lead)

Senior IT Engineer · Senior · Full Time

TorontoCAD 120k – 160k2mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Zip is seeking a Senior IT Engineer (Onsite Lead) to drive infrastructure automation and IT operations in their Toronto office. The ideal candidate will be a technical hybrid who can bridge engineering and onsite operations, focusing on creating automated, secure, and scalable IT solutions that enhance workplace productivity and employee experience.

Responsibilities

  • Automated Lifecycle & Identity Management: Architect end-to-end automation for employee onboarding and offboarding across Okta, Google Workspace, and Slack, targeting zero-touch provisioning and secure access management.
  • Onsite IT Leadership: Serve as the primary technical lead for the physical office, managing conference room technologies, A/V integrations, and ensuring a frictionless workspace for onsite and hybrid teams.
  • Infrastructure and Network Security: Manage and secure corporate network infrastructure including WiFi, LAN, VPN, and firewalls. Collaborate with Information Security to automate compliance monitoring and threat remediation.
  • Advanced Scripting and Workflow Automation: Develop custom scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to integrate SaaS tools, transform manual help desk tasks into automated workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Documentation and Process Optimization: Create and maintain high-quality runbooks and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring repeatable and well-documented IT processes.
  • Technical Support and User Experience: Provide top-tier support for Mac and Windows hardware and software through Jira Service Management, focusing on identifying opportunities for future automation.

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Networking Skills

    Comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and firewall management

  • Automation Tools

    Proficiency in workflow automation software, REST APIs, and scripting languages including Python, Bash, and PowerShell

  • Security Tools

    Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools like Iru/Intune and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools like CrowdStrike

Education

  • Degree

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred

Experience

  • IT Systems Engineering

    5+ years of experience in IT Systems Engineering, with previous Onsite Lead experience preferred

Skills

Required

  • Network Management

    Strong skills in managing corporate network infrastructure and security

  • Scripting

    Advanced scripting capabilities in Python, PowerShell, or Bash

  • Identity Management

    Expertise in Okta and Google Workspace administration

Preferred

  • AI Integration

    Nice to have

    Experience leveraging LLMs/AI tools for scripting and documentation automation

  • Network Automation

    Nice to have

    Experience using code to manage and monitor network configurations

  • Global Support

    Nice to have

    Experience supporting remote teams across multiple offices and time zones

Tech stack

Languages

PythonPowerShellBash

Tools

OktaGoogle WorkspaceJira Service ManagementCrowdStrike

Other

Zoom Rooms

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·CAD 120,000 – 160,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Arrangement

    Flexible work model allowing both onsite and remote work

  • Innovative Company Culture

    Opportunity to work with a high-growth AI startup backed by top venture capital firms

  • Professional Development

    Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and build advanced IT infrastructure

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Phone or video call with HR to discuss background and initial fit

  2. 02

    Technical Interview

    In-depth discussion of IT infrastructure, automation experience, and technical skills

  3. 03

    Practical Assessment

    Script writing or infrastructure automation challenge to demonstrate technical capabilities

  4. 04

    Onsite/Virtual Interview

    Meeting with IT leadership and potential team members to assess cultural and technical fit

  5. 05

    Final Interview

    Discussion with senior leadership about role expectations and strategic contributions

Full posting

Original listing.

About Zip

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.

The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.

Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

Your Role

Zip is looking for a technical hybrid who can bridge the gap between high-level engineering and essential onsite operations. In this role, you aren’t just managing systems - you are the Onsite IT Lead, serving as the technical face of our office while ruthlessly eliminating manual tasks through advanced scripting and intelligent orchestration.

You will join a high-impact IT organization to build a "Code-First" infrastructure that scales. Your goal is to make people happy by creating simple, automated, and repeatable solutions for everyone.

At Zip, we aren't just looking for an admin; we’re looking for a builder. If you want to play a pivotal role in scaling our infrastructure through code, security, and cutting-edge technology while leading our onsite experience, we want to hear from you.

You will

  • Automated Lifecycle & Identity: Architect end-to-end automation for employee onboarding/offboarding (Okta, Google Workspace, Slack). Your goal is "Zero-Touch" provisioning and a secure, instant-revoke "kill switch" for departures.

  • Onsite IT Leadership: Serve as the primary technical lead for the physical office. You will own the health of our conference rooms, A/V integrations, and office tech, ensuring the workspace remains a frictionless environment for onsite and hybrid teams.

  • Workplace & Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner closely with Workplace and People teams to manage office expansions, desk deployments, and A/V upgrades. You will act as the IT site lead for physical workspace improvements.

  • Infrastructure & Network Security: Manage and secure the corporate network (WiFi, LAN, VPN, Firewalls) and endpoints (Iru/Intune). Collaborate with Information Security to automate compliance monitoring and threat remediation.

  • Advanced Scripting & Tooling: Build custom scripts (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) and utilize APIs to integrate our SaaS stack, transforming manual "Help Desk" tasks into automated workflows.

  • Proactive Documentation: Take the initiative to write and maintain high-quality runbooks and internal SOPs. You believe that if a process isn't documented and repeatable, it isn't finished.

  • High-Touch Support: Provide top-tier support for Mac/Windows hardware and software via Jira Service Management, using these interactions to identify the next big automation project.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years in IT Systems Engineering; previous experience as an Onsite Lead is a plus.

  • Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and firewall management.

  • Security: Experience with MDM (Iru/Intune) and EDR tools (CrowdStrike).

  • Identity & SaaS: Advanced mastery of Okta (Lifecycle Mgmt) and Google Workspace.

  • Automation: Experience with automation workflow software, REST APIs and proficiency in Python, Bash or PowerShell for script deployment.

  • Onsite Tech: Hands-on experience with Zoom Rooms, A/V hardware, and office networking.

Bonus Points

  • AI Implementation: Leveraging LLMs/AI tools to accelerate scripting, automate documentation, or enhance internal support.

  • Network Automation: Experience using code to manage or monitor network configurations.

  • Global Scale: Experience supporting remote teams across multiple offices and time zones.

Your Mindset

  • The "Rule of Two": If you have to do it twice, you’re already thinking about how to script it.

  • Proactive Owner: You don't wait for a ticket to fix a broken Zoom Room; you build a monitor that alerts you before the meeting starts.

  • Security by Design: You view security as a core feature of every automation you build.

  • People-Centric: You understand that behind every ticket is a human, and you use technology to make their workday frictionless.

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