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Staff Client Engineer

IonQ
Location
Bothell, Washington, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States; Remote, US
Posted
25 days ago
Department
IT
Salary
$126,887- $166,127
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience in Client Systems Engineering, Endpoint Architecture, or IT Infrastructure Automation
  • Proven track record of configuring and maintaining Workday-driven identity provisioning within Okta
  • Expert-level knowledge of configuring, securing, and imaging Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux at enterprise scale
  • Deep familiarity with modern, zero-touch deployment frameworks such as Windows Autopilot and Apple Business Manager (ABM)
  • Experience with Configuration Management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
  • Hands-on experience building dynamic service catalogs, custom forms, and conditional routing workflows for business stakeholders
Nice to have
  • Advanced certifications: Okta Certified Consultant/Developer, Jamf Certified Admin, or Workday Extend/Integration certification
  • Experience with API integration tools (Postman, Workato, or Okta Workflows)
What the job really is

The Staff Client Engineer at IonQ will focus on managing and optimizing the global endpoint ecosystem, including designing core operating system configurations for various platforms (Mac, Windows, Ubuntu). This role also involves automating employee lifecycle processes between HR and IT, troubleshooting complex identity management issues, and mentoring junior staff. The position is critical for ensuring efficient onboarding and offboarding experiences while maintaining security compliance.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend
Things to weigh
  • Position requires U.S. Person status for export control and government contracts work
  • No specific details on the technology stack or tools beyond those mentioned
  • Role involves significant troubleshooting and mentoring responsibilities, which may imply a high level of complexity and potential stress
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