IT Systems Engineer

About the Team

The Sys Ops Team partners closely with IT Support, IT Engineering, and Enterprise Security teams to streamline workflows, unify processes, and coordinate technical operations. We handle technical support escalations and manage critical SaaS and self-hosted services with a strong emphasis on security, scalability, and reliability. Our responsibilities include essential System Administration and Git Ops-driven initiatives that enhance deployment, configuration management, and CI/CD workflows, and Employee Lifecycle Operations.

As we grow, our team is committed to championing Git Ops and automation, significantly advancing OpenAI’s capabilities in managing cloud and on‑premise environments. Success in this role will rely heavily on expertise in system administration, scripting, automation, and proficiency with tools such as Terraform and Git Hub.

As a Systems Engineer, you will manage global IT Support Escalations and major incidents, with rotating on‑call responsibilities. Your expertise in SaaS and System Administration will contribute to ongoing efforts to transform IT system management practices. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to operationalize and maintain Git Ops workflows and CI/CD methodologies.

You will partner closely with other IT and Security Teams to streamline and document solutions, enabling the Sys Ops team to not only manage escalations effectively, but also help accelerate progressive deployments, upgrades, and administration of both SaaS and internally hosted systems. Your technical expertise will ensure reliability, scalability, and consistency across both Cloud and On‑premise operational environments.

This is a hybrid role requiring a presence in our London office 3 days per week.

• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for IT Support, resolving complex issues and acting as a bridge between Tier 1 support and IT Engineering.
• Act as a cross‑functional liaison, facilitating clear communication and collaboration between service desk, IT Engineering, and Enterprise Security teams.
• Provide on‑call coverage and manage IT incidents, ensuring timely resolution and continuity of service.
• Mentor and upskill service desk team members through training, documentation, and guided hands‑on support.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to support workflows and operational processes.
• Manage access control, application support, systems integration, and AV troubleshooting with deep domain expertise.
• Leverage and maintain SaaS applications, IDPs like Azure, and MDM platforms such as Jamf and Intune to ensure enterprise‑grade service delivery.
• Drive operational readiness and scalability of self‑hosted applications in line with SaaS management standards.
• Automate routine processes and streamline cross‑functional operations using Bash, Python, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and manage Git Ops workflows to enhance deployment, patching, and system maintenance efforts.

• You excel at partnering with cross‑functional teams—IT Support, Engineering, and Security—to improve service delivery and manage incidents with clear, timely communication.
• You are a trusted escalation point for complex IT issues, providing world‑class support and ensuring timely resolution across a global user base.
• You have hands‑on experience with incident management and on‑call operations, coordinating real‑time response efforts to restore service and minimize user impact.
• You have practical experience managing and maintaining enterprise SaaS platforms and self‑hosted systems in fast‑paced environments.
• You are adaptable, detail‑oriented, and continuously look for ways to improve system performance, team productivity, and the end‑user experience.
• You proactively develop internal tools, documentation, and runbooks to reduce friction, increase transparency, and upskill peers.
• You are proficient in identity and access management (IAM), leveraging tools such as Azure/Entra , Jamf, and Intune to maintain strong security postures.
• Design and implement scalable automation workflows across ITSM…