Systems Engineer

GPL Technologies; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a Systems Engineer with expertise in firewall administration and networking to support production-critical infrastructure for media clients. The role involves maintaining Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, troubleshooting network issues, and engaging with clients directly. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience with enterprise storage systems. This full-time position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 annually with competitive benefits, including a 401(k) match, health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in firewall administration and enterprise storage.
• Strong experience in networking.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall environments.
• Support and troubleshoot network infrastructure environments using Cisco, Arista, and Dell.
• Engage directly with clients to provide technical guidance.

Skills

Firewall administration

Networking

Enterprise storage

Communication skills

Technical guidance

Tools

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Cisco

Arista

Dell

VMware vSphere

Proxmox

PowerScale

Qumulo

NetApp

Job description

Systems Engineer

At GPL Technologies, our mission is to provide powerful, reliable, and innovative technology services and leadership to creative companies by combining specialized industry expertise with excellence in engineering. We are a rapidly growing technology services firm serving some of Hollywood’s most notable movie studios, gaming companies, visual effects houses, and advertising firms. Our vision is to expand GPL’s presence globally, building an elite team of technology specialists focused on empowering creatives to achieve their vision without worrying about managing technology.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with deep expertise in firewall administration, networking, and enterprise storage. In this role, you will support complex, production-critical infrastructure environments for media and entertainment clients, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned infrastructure generalist with strong experience in Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, network design, and enterprise storage platforms. This role requires daily interaction with clients, so strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise firewall environments (Fortinet and Palo Alto).
• Support and troubleshoot network infrastructure environments using Cisco, Arista, and Dell technologies.
• Support and optimize enterprise storage systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues across multi-site environments.
• Engage directly with clients to provide technical guidance and responsive support.
• Contribute to infrastructure planning, architecture improvements, and long-term optimization strategies.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Extensive experience with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall administration.
• Strong background in network design, administration, and troubleshooting in high-performance environments.
• Experience supporting Media & Entertainment workflows.
• Experience with hypervisors including VMware vSphere and Proxmox.
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms such as PowerScale, Qumulo, NetApp, or similar.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to operate independently.

Job Type

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Hybrid / Onsite. Regular travel to client locations throughout the LA area is required.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation based on skill and experience. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 annually. We offer 401(k) employer match up to 4% of annual base salary, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurances) and paid time off.

Above all, you’ll be part of a collaborative team supporting some of the most innovative creative companies in the world, delivering technology solutions that power film, television, gaming and digital media production.