Senior IT Engineer
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Owning Core IT Systems: Leading the administration and architecture of Google Workspace, MDM (Iru), and identity platforms (Rippling, Google Workspace), ensuring the systems that power the company run securely, efficiently, and at scale
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Driving Technical Project Execution: Taking strategic direction from the Director of IT and own technical projects end-to-end. Define the path forward, drive execution, surface blockers proactively, and communicate progress clearly
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Resolving Complex Technical Escalations: Serving as the senior point of escalation for Tier 2 and Tier 3 issues, partnering with the Senior IT Specialist to resolve technical challenges that fall outside their current scope
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Leveraging AI to Drive Outcomes: Applying AI tools and automation to deliver measurable improvements in team efficiency, cost savings, and process optimization.
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Providing On-Site IT Leadership: Delivering hands-on, in-office support and serving as a senior IT presence at the El Segundo headquarters, ensuring continuity of coverage and a high-quality experience for in-office employees and guests
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Driving Support Ticket Queue Excellence: Contributing to day-to-day ticket queue coverage alongside the team, analyzing trends and root causes to proactively eliminate recurring issues. Model a standard of responsiveness, quality, and professionalism that reflects IT's commitment to service excellence.
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Strengthening IAM and Access Governance: Supporting Rippling IAM provisioning rules, app integrations, and access governance, ensuring secure and efficient onboarding and offboarding across the company.
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Building Documentation and Knowledge: Developing and maintaining technical documentation, runbooks, and internal knowledge resources that empower the team and create operational resilience.
You Must Have
- 4+ years of hands-on IT engineering experience in a professional environment, with a track record of owning systems and technical projects end-to-end
- Deep expertise in Apple/Mac environments, including macOS configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
- Advanced Google Workspace administration experience, including directory management, group structure, security policies, shared drives, and integrations
- Hands-on experience supporting Mac-first, Google-centric environments at scale, with the ability to navigate complexity across systems, integrations, and end-user needs
- Hands-on MDM platform experience (Jamf, Mosyle, Kandji, or equivalent), covering device enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, and fleet health
- SSO and identity platform experience, including Okta, Rippling, or similar identity providers, with working knowledge of provisioning, authentication, and access governance
- Exposure to SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks, with an understanding of how IT supports security and audit readiness
- Demonstrated use of AI tools to drive measurable outcomes, with specific examples of time savings, cost reduction, or process efficiency
- Strong communicator with the ability to take direction, drive technical work autonomously, surface blockers early, and partner effectively across the team
- The ability to operate with 70%+ autonomous decision-making on technical matters and brings sound judgment to systems-level architecture and design choices.
- Direct working knowledge of A/V and conference room technology troubleshooting experience (Google Meet, displays, microphones, soundbars)
- Strong networking and documentation skills, including Wi-Fi/VPN/DNS troubleshooting and clear technical writing
- Security awareness, including familiarity with FileVault, MFA, MDM compliance, and endpoint protection best practices
Nice to Have
- People management experience: while this role is scoped as a senior individual contributor, candidates with prior experience leading or developing IT teams will be considered for expanded scope
- Industry certifications (Jamf Certified Admin, Apple Certified Support Professional, Google Workspace Admin, Okta Certified Professional)
- ITIL certification or experience operating in ITIL-aligned environments
- Scripting or automation experience (Bash, Python, AppleScript) for systems administration and workflow optimization
- Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing new IT vendors or platforms
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
Summary
Manage core IT systems, support technical projects, and provide on-site IT leadership.
Job title
Senior IT Engineer
Experience level
4+ years
Minimum experience
4+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
onsite at El Segundo with remote flexible work allowed
Salary
The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $110,000 - $130,000, based on a variety of factors.
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles, CA, USA