--- title: 'Senior Systems Engineer at RPA' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-rpa-santa-monica-k5efb802q9gm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Systems Engineer at RPA - **Company:** RPA - **Location:** Santa Monica, CA - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rpa/jobs/4721678005 ## 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. ## About RPA ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: RPA is a full-service independent advertising and marketing agency that partners with leading brands to drive business growth through creative, media, strategy, and technology. - **Entity Type**: Private (independent, no disclosed funding stage) - **Headquarters**: Santa Monica, California, United States - **Founded**: 1986 - **Founders**: Gerry Rubin and Larry Postaer ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising & Marketing Services - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise clients (e.g., Honda, Yuengling, Resorts World Las Vegas, ARCO) - **Mission or purpose**: “Create work that matters to people, for brands that matter to people, in an environment where people matter.” ## Products & Services - **Creative**: Campaign development, content creation, multicultural marketing - **Media**: Media planning, buying, platform management, and investment - **Strategy**: Franchise-based business strategy, brand platform development - **Customer Experience (CX)**: Digital experiences, customer journey design - **Marketing Intelligence**: Ad operations, analytics, marketing ROI measurement - **Technology**: Creative automation, AI integration, marketing tech stack - **Social Media**: Social content, community management - **Regional Services**: Localized campaigns via teams in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, and Portland ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $86.0 M (latest available estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rpa) - **Employees**: 520 (according to LinkedIn data, with a -2.1% YoY decrease); the company’s own site states “more than 700 associates” including regional offices [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rpa) – note: figures may reflect different scopes or timing. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors – RPA is independent; key clients include **Honda**, **Yuengling**, **Resorts World Las Vegas**, and **ARCO**. - **Growth Signals**: Recent new business wins (Resorts World Las Vegas AOR, Yuengling creative AOR); however, headcount declined ~2.1% year-over-year (net -26 people). LinkedIn follower growth is +9.3% YoY (51,198 followers). [rpa.com](https://www.rpa.com/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Culture of Respect**: Core value “Respect People. Produce Results.” – believed to drive better work and lower turnover. - **Long‑term Client Relationships**: Decades‑long partnerships (e.g., Honda) built on trust, rare in the industry. - **Diversity & Inclusion Commitment**: Public diversity data (In For 13 pledge), RPA Represent task forces, resume‑free intern applications, partnerships with MAIP/MADE/COOP. - **Full‑service Integration**: Deep benches across creative, media, strategy, CX, and tech – scalable for national clients. - **Independence**: No holding company pressure allows focus on client outcomes and agency culture. ## Strategic Focus - **Client Growth**: “Our first job is to help our clients grow their businesses” – everything is tied to improving clients’ profit margins. - **Associate Development**: RPA Up leadership program, professional growth paths, and cross‑disciplinary training. - **Expanding Regional Presence**: Offices in six North American cities to deliver national reach with local insight. - **Diversification of Leadership**: Active hiring and retention programs to better reflect U.S. demographics. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes respect, trust, and high standards; people‑first environment with a strong community feel. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid work model – roles listed as “Santa Monica, CA – Hybrid” or “Virginia – Hybrid” (regional offices). - **Diversity & Inclusion**: One in six associates participates in RPA Represent; public diversity data; leadership development for underrepresented groups. - **Professional Growth**: RPA Up program, structured career paths, and the chance to work on iconic brands (Honda, Yuengling). - **Perks**: Not detailed but agency culture points to “time to flourish personally”; located in Santa Monica with beach proximity. - **Engineering/Production Culture**: Marketing intelligence team includes ad operations; tech team works on creative automation and AI – a blend of creative and analytical roles. ## Sources 1. [rpa.com](https://www.rpa.com/) – Agency overview, client wins, services, culture 2. [rpa.com/careers](https://www.rpa.com/careers) – Careers page, diversity data, work environment 3. [rpa.com/about](https://www.rpa.com/about) – About page, history, client list, regional offices 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/rpa](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rpa) – Current job openings (10 listed) 5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rpa) – Company details, employee count, revenue, execs ## Other roles at RPA - [Freelance Media Supervisor, Client Orchestration](https://feeny.ai/job/freelance-media-supervisor-client-orchestration-rpa-santa-monica-pb8naamz45cp) — Santa Monica, CA - [Account Coordinator - Honda/TXU](https://feeny.ai/job/account-coordinator-honda-txu-rpa-dallas-cgbd2ad0mhfb) — Dallas, TX - [Specialist, Ad Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/specialist-ad-operations-rpa-santa-monica-wbjwz8rrkda5) — Santa Monica, CA - [Associate Media Director, Client Orchestration](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-media-director-client-orchestration-rpa-santa-monica-1c3qvdsscked) — Santa Monica, CA - [Supervisor, Platform Management & Investment](https://feeny.ai/job/supervisor-platform-management-investment-rpa-santa-monica-kpja238j2y4a) — Santa Monica, CA - [General Creative Submission](https://feeny.ai/job/general-creative-submission-rpa-santa-monica-r34s97q9kp5e) — Santa Monica, CA - [Sales Comm Writer](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-comm-writer-rpa-santa-monica-dptmsyyp1s0m) — Santa Monica, CA - [Senior Systems Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-dv-trading-chicago-ztkq306xjpdg) — Chicago, IL / London, United Kingdom / New York, NY - [Senior Systems Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-dark-wolf-solutions-chantilly-herndon-reyxwm3v1chz) — Chantilly/herndon, VA - [Senior Systems Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-ensco-inc-el-segundo-california-rm29aazshdgt) — El Segundo California, United States