Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Santa Monica, CA - Hybrid

RPA is seeking a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT team and serve as a key technical leader responsible for infrastructure, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and cloud operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys both day-to-day operational ownership and strategic technology initiatives. The successful candidate will help maintain and modernize our enterprise infrastructure while contributing to long-term initiatives including Nutanix adoption, cybersecurity maturity, endpoint modernization, and cloud transformation across AWS and Azure.

Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

• Administer and maintain VMware and Nutanix environments
• Manage Windows and Linux server infrastructure
• Support enterprise storage platforms including NetApp and Quantum
• Administer backup and recovery solutions using Veeam and BackupExec
• Maintain disaster recovery infrastructure and documentation
• Manage Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure and related services
• Administer SSL certificates and secure file transfer platforms
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and lifecycle management for infrastructure systems

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Act as a primary technical resource for cybersecurity initiatives
• Manage Arctic Wolf MDR and vulnerability management processes
• Participate in security incident response and remediation efforts
• Support SOC2 compliance initiatives and technical audit requirements
• Drive vulnerability remediation and continuous security improvement efforts

Endpoint & Identity Management

• Manage Jamf Pro for macOS and iOS device administration
• Administer Microsoft Intune and Entra ID environments
• Support device compliance, configuration management, and security policies
• Manage identity platforms, MFA, and access controls in Okta
• Maintain endpoint security standards and lifecycle management processes

Cloud & Modernization Initiatives

• Support AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure
• Assist with Azure adoption and hybrid-cloud architecture initiatives
• Evaluate and migrate appropriate on-premises workloads to cloud platforms
• Implement infrastructure automation and cloud governance best practices
• Participate in cloud cost optimization efforts
• Support backup, recovery, and resiliency initiatives within cloud environments
• Help execute RPA's long-term cloud transformation roadmap

SaaS & Business Systems

• Support Okta identity and provisioning services
• Administer Atlassian platforms including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Support Tableau platform administration
• Maintain integrations between enterprise systems and business applications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related roles
• Strong experience supporting enterprise Windows Server environments
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience administering enterprise storage platforms
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune
• Experience with enterprise security platforms and vulnerability management
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Nutanix AHV or HCI platforms
• Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Jamf Pro and/or InTune MDM administration
• Experience working in SOC2-regulated environments
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.)
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days

• Gain ownership of core infrastructure systems
• Develop familiarity with RPA's security and compliance platforms
• Establish operational documentation and procedures
• Assist with ongoing modernization projects

First Year

• Successfully support Nutanix migration initiatives
• Improve operational efficiency through automation
• Strengthen cybersecurity and compliance posture
• Advance AWS and Azure cloud transformation efforts
• Improve resiliency, disaster recovery, and infrastructure scalability

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

RPA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of enterprise technologies.