Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to join our infrastructure team. This role is responsible for leading projects related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of corporate computing environments, including on-premises and cloud infrastructure, Linux and Windows server environments, storage, applications, hardware, networking, and database-related architecture.
The Systems Engineer III will play a key role in supporting both operational needs and strategic infrastructure initiatives. This position is expected to spend approximately 40% of time on operational support and 60% on planned project work.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can improve infrastructure reliability, security, efficiency, compliance, and scalability across Linux, Windows, on-premises, and cloud environments while supporting the organization’s continued growth.
Compensation and Location
- $115K–$130K base salary + 10% yearly bonus target
- 12655 Beatrice St., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, and upgrade on-premises and cloud data center infrastructure.
- Administer and support Linux and Windows server environments, storage systems, applications, hardware, and related infrastructure technologies.
- Manage Linux systems, including operating system configuration, patching, package management, services, permissions, logging, performance monitoring, and security hardening.
- Verify, implement, and govern enterprise best practices for availability, performance, security, and reliability across Linux and Windows environments.
- Lead and support security audit initiatives, including HITRUST, SOC 2, and related compliance efforts.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- Work one weekend day per month, with corresponding time off.
- Train, mentor, and support junior engineers.
- Lead technical troubleshooting efforts for infrastructure, network, storage, Linux and Windows systems, and application issues.
- Facilitate interdepartmental meetings and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
- Research, evaluate, and perform proof-of-concept testing for new technologies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with end users, vendors, managers, and internal teams.
- Support change management processes and ensure production changes are properly planned, communicated, and documented.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS and Azure.
- Data center experience, including rack and stack, cabling, hardware replacement, and troubleshooting.
- Strong experience administering Linux and Windows Server environments.
- Proficiency with the Linux command line, Bash scripting, system services, package management, networking, permissions, logging, and troubleshooting.
- Strong experience with Microsoft domain services, including:
- DNS
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- WSUS
- Experience with load balancers.
- Experience with Fibre Channel SAN and NAS technologies.
- Proficiency with GitLab.
- Experience with SFTP technologies and processes.
- Automation experience using tools such as:
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- Strong networking knowledge, including:
- OSI model
- TCP/IP
- VLANs
- LAN/WAN concepts
- Knowledge of data communications and telecommunications principles.
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5–7+ years of experience in an enterprise computing environment.
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, or similar Linux distributions.
- NetApp NAS or ONTAP experience.
- Atlassian tool experience.
- CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code experience.
- SQL administration experience.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows system administration.
- Strong understanding of Linux system security, patching, hardening, system services, storage, networking, and performance troubleshooting.
- Deep knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V administration.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, network, storage, Linux, Windows, and application environments.
- Understanding of monitoring, alerting, log aggregation, backups, replication, and disaster recovery best practices.
- Strong understanding of production change management.
- Familiarity with security audit protocols and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work with honesty, accountability, and integrity.
- Strong ownership of productivity, quality, and timeliness of work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to challenge conventional practices, recommend improvements, and contribute innovative solutions.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to supporting company and department goals.
Work Expectations
This position requires participation in an on-call rotation and availability to work one weekend day per month, with corresponding time off provided.
Data Analysis Inc (DAI) is the parent company of a global group of privately held firms in fields ranging from institutional equity markets to digital investment news and information to omnichannel communication solutions. DAI provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction and shapes the purpose, vision, and mission of these firms. Shared services include administration, finance, and human resources. DAI’s global team embraces an entrepreneurial focused environment fostering collaboration, teamwork, and creativity with a dynamic culture that emphasizes the value of its associates and their dedication to success. We strive to be leaders in our field, innovators with a history of being in the forefront of using technology to deliver our services.
Systems Engineer III, Los Angeles (On-Site/Hybrid)