Senior Systems Engineer

Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Company Overview

A leading organization in the media, entertainment, and creative services industry is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its Information Technology team in Los Angeles, CA. This company supports a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is investing heavily in infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and cloud technologies. This is an opportunity to work across a broad range of enterprise systems while helping shape long-term technology strategy and operational excellence.

Role Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a key technical resource responsible for enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and cloud operations. This role combines hands-on administration with strategic initiatives focused on infrastructure modernization, security enhancement, operational resiliency, and cloud transformation. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded systems engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while driving continuous improvement across the IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise server, virtualization, and infrastructure environments.
• Support Windows and Linux server platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and security.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity.
• Oversee enterprise storage platforms and infrastructure lifecycle management initiatives.
• Lead and support cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation efforts, and incident response activities.
• Administer identity, access management, endpoint compliance, and device management platforms.
• Support cloud infrastructure and participate in modernization efforts across public and hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement automation, operational efficiencies, and infrastructure best practices.
• Maintain integrations between enterprise applications, collaboration platforms, and business systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards.

Additional Details

• Hybrid work environment
• Full-time, exempt position
• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure modernization and security initiatives
• Collaborative environment with strong executive support for technology investments
• Long-term career growth potential within a technology-driven organization

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field
• Strong experience supporting enterprise Windows Server environments
• Experience with virtualization technologies and enterprise infrastructure operations
• Experience managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience administering enterprise storage platforms
• Experience with Microsoft 365, identity management, and endpoint management technologies
• Experience supporting security platforms, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure platforms
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or hybrid cloud environments
• Experience administering endpoint management solutions for Windows and Apple devices
• Experience working within regulated or audited environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies
• Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Knowledge of cloud governance, security, and cost optimization best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000 - $130,000
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and retirement savings programs
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of enterprise infrastructure, security, and cloud technologies

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