Senior Security Engineer - Client Platform Engineering

at  Samsara

WHO WE ARE

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Client Platform Engineering (CPE) team is responsible for building, operating, and maintaining Samsara’s corporate endpoint management infrastructure. CPE works as part of the wider Enterprise Security team and manages a mixed fleet of macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS devices.
This is a remote position open to candidates in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom working in their local time zone. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Design, build, and maintain endpoint management tools, automations to connect them to other systems, and reporting to describe endpoint state
• Collaborate with the wider Security team as a subject matter expert on macOS behaviors and configurations
• Contribute to efforts to improve Samsara’s Enterprise Security posture, including managing various security-related SaaS platforms
• Work closely with the Business Technology team to handle higher-level escalations and respond to trending problems
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• 5+ years of experience managing a distributed fleet of macOS devices
• In-depth understanding of the macOS operating system, mobile device management tools, and Munki
• Proven experience independently leading requirements assessments and project implementation
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows management tools and techniques
• Proficiency with Python, bash, and Powershell scripting
• Ability to work with diverse and distributed teams to accomplish asynchronous work