Senior Systems Engineer
rpa
Santa Monica, CA - Hybrid
Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Other
- Product & Technology
Job description
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. **What You'll Do** **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.