Senior IT Systems Engineer: Cloud, Automation & Security

Mundi; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer in Los Angeles to own mission-critical infrastructure and drive complex projects from planning to production. You’ll harden servers, lead cloud migrations, and ship automation to keep the business running smoothly.

Responsibilities include designing Windows/Linux systems, hybrid cloud management across AWS/Azure/GCP, and collaborating with security on patches and compliance. This is a high-trust, high-impact role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or infrastructure roles.
• Deep expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux administration.
• Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Experience with identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SSO/MFA).
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (Jira Service Management) and ITIL practices.
• Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and administer enterprise systems including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V).
• Design and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through deployment, including migrations, upgrades, and new system rollouts.
• Monitor system performance and availability; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and points of failure.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices across systems and security domains.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions; conduct regular testing and documentation.
• Collaborate with the security team to harden systems, apply patches, and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, or CMMC.
• Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors; provide technical recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier 3 support issues across infrastructure and systems.
• Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff; conduct knowledge sharing and contribute to team documentation.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

Virtualization

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python)

Networking fundamentals

Identity and access management

ITIL/ITSM knowledge

Documentation skills

Jira Service Management

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Terraform/Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer in Los Angeles to own mission-critical infrastructure and drive complex projects from planning to production. You’ll harden servers, lead cloud migrations, and ship automation to keep the business running smoothly.

Responsibilities include designing Windows/Linux systems, hybrid cloud management across AWS/Azure/GCP, and collaborating with security on patches and compliance. This is a high-trust, high-impact role.