Hands-on senior systems engineer responsible for enterprise infrastructure, storage, backup and disaster recovery, cybersecurity (MDR, vulnerability management, SOC2), endpoint and identity management (Jamf, Intune, Entra ID, Okta), and cloud operations (AWS/Azure). Supports SaaS platforms (Atlassian, Tableau), drives modernization (Nutanix, IaC, automation), performance tuning, capacity planning, and incident response.
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.
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