Job Description
Job 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
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