Senior IT Infrastructure Architect & Cloud Lead

Los Angeles Times; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Times is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, deploy, and maintain core IT infrastructure across servers, storage, databases, and networking to support business-critical applications.

You will optimize technologies, enhance security, and minimize outages while guiding MSPs, internal staff, and third-party vendors in alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of progressive experience as a senior infrastructure engineer OR 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior infrastructure engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server and major Linux distributions; Directory Services (Active Directory); SSO and MFA.
• Hands-on experience in public and hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Working knowledge of virtualization (VMware/KVM) and containers (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi, VoIP/SIP, enterprise storage, and security appliances (Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Experience managing endpoints with ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Jamf Pro or Kandji.
• Experience with outsourcing/international vendor relationships (min 3 years).
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to persuade and negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day core Infrastructure services including Change and Release Management.
• Provide leadership to MSPs, internal staff and vendors; enforce performance standards.
• Design, deploy, and operate key enterprise technologies (e.g., Juniper, AD, Google Workspace, 365).
• Lead multi-cloud design and management (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Develop and implement standards, procedures, and best practices across enterprise systems and security.
• Guide project teams on technology deployments and adopt new solutions to meet needs.
• Coordinate with Security, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, IT Ops, PM, Data Science, and Digital teams.
• Manage vendor partnerships for network infrastructure and security; monitor SLAs.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

SSO

MFA

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

VMware

Palo Alto firewalls

Juniper switches

ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Jamf Pro

Kandji

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Project Management

Tools

Juniper switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Cato Networks

ManageEngine Endpoint Manager

Jamf Pro

Kandji

Job description

Los Angeles Times is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, deploy, and maintain core IT infrastructure across servers, storage, databases, and networking to support business-critical applications.

You will optimize technologies, enhance security, and minimize outages while guiding MSPs, internal staff, and third-party vendors in alignment with organizational priorities.