Job Title: Sr. Systems Engineer
Location: Century City, CA 90067
Salary/Payrate: $140K - $160K (some flex) bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days onsite after 90 days)
Term: Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelors degree required: No
Referral: $1,000 - should your referral start with our client
Job Responsibilities
- Deploy, manage, and optimize virtualization platforms such as VMware, VxRail, and NAS for high-performance computing and storage.
- Design, implement, and manage Layer 2/Layer 3 network infrastructures, including advanced switching, routing, and inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure and maintain routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and static routes to ensure robust network performance and high availability.
- Manage network VLANs, spanning tree protocols, and link aggregation (LACP/EtherChannel) to optimize redundancy and throughput.
- Administer and secure networks with firewall policies, NAT rules, and VPN management on platforms like Palo Alto and Meraki.
- Lead SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management, ensuring proper issuance, renewal, and adherence to security best practices, including PKI/CA administration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex connectivity and performance issues across WAN/LAN, fiber optics, and network security layers.
- Collaborate with security teams to implement network segmentation, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security policies.
- Oversee Windows Server environments (2012-2019), focusing on high availability, performance, and fault-tolerant architectures.
- Administer Active Directory domains, including DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and organizational unit (OU) management.
- Maintain internal infrastructure requirements, including laptop and desktop computers, printers, phones, internet, and intranet.
- Ensure reliable Domain Controller operation and replication across multiple sites.
- Manage Windows Server clustering technologies for both file and SQL server clusters, ensuring critical services remain available.
- Administer Hybrid Exchange environments, including mail flow, security policies, and mailbox management.
- Implement and manage tools for patch management, ensuring security and system compliance.
- Lead backup and disaster recovery strategies using Veeam, ensuring all critical data is secured and recoverable.
- Assist the help desk and other teams with troubleshooting to identify root cause and provide technical support when needed.
Qualifications
- Scripting and automation knowledge with PowerShell, Python, or SQL required.
- Experience with MDM and application deployment tools such as MS Intune, PDQ, or Kaseya required.
- Experience with legal and document management systems like iManage, Relativity, or Aderant.
- Certifications such as CCNA or CCIE.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent education required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a systems administrator/engineer.