Full-Time
Senior Systems Engineer
IT
Updated on 9/3/2026
RPA
1,001-5,000 employees
Modern ad agency delivering people-centered campaigns
Compensation Overview
$110k - $130k/yr
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work arrangement in Santa Monica.
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- At least 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.
- Serve as a key technical leader responsible for infrastructure, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and cloud operations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, multifactor authentication, and access controls in Okta.
- Maintain endpoint security standards and lifecycle management processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gain ownership of core infrastructure systems.
- Develop familiarity with security and compliance platforms.
- Establish operational documentation and procedures.
- Assist with ongoing modernization projects.
- 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.
- 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 with Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or similar tools.
- Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
RPA is an ad agency that creates marketing and advertising work for brands with a People First approach. Its team spans many disciplines and collaborates across a shared philosophy to deliver campaigns that matter to people. The company relies on a deep bench of specialists who work together in an environment where people are valued, rather than a single guru leading projects. Unlike some competitors that silo functions, RPA emphasizes cross-discipline collaboration and a people-centric culture to produce integrated campaigns. The goal is to help brands connect with audiences by delivering meaningful work and by attracting top talent who share the same People First mindset.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Jim Helberg's 2025 promotion creates continuity and deeper media-led integration.
- Yuengling and Resorts World wins in 2025-2026 expand RPA's growth story.
- ampm's July 2026 integrated campaign shows existing clients are still funding larger work.
What critics are saying
- Pete Imwalle's 2025 exit after 32 years risks client churn and execution drift.
- Honda already cut part of RPA's business in 2023, showing account fragility.
- Independent agencies face brutal platform pressure from Omnicom, Publicis, and AI-driven media buying.
What makes RPA unique
- RPA remains one of the West Coast's largest independent agencies, not holding-company controlled.
- Longstanding Honda relationship since 1974 signals unusually sticky, multi-decade client trust.
- RPA spans creative and media, winning Resorts World Las Vegas and Yuengling.
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Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Company News
RPA CEO Pete Imwalle steps down after 32 years; Jim Helberg named successor. The longtime independent agency elevates its chief media officer to the top job as it sharpens its strategic focus. RPA has named chief media officer Jim Helberg as its new CEO, succeeding Pete Imwalle, who has left the agency after more than three decades, the agency confirmed to ADWEEK. Imwalle spent 32 years at RPA, rising through the ranks to chief executive, a role he held during a period of continued independence for the Santa Monica-based agency and marked by longstanding relationships with marquee clients like American Honda. His departure marks a significant leadership shift for the largest independent advertising agency on the West Coast. Helberg, who has served as RPA's EVP and chief media officer since 2017, has nearly a decade of experience at the agency; previously, he held senior roles at Spark Foundry. He has also served on the 4A's Media Leadership Council and is an adjunct professor of media strategy at the University of Oklahoma. Helberg will work closely with agency president and COO Brett Bender to "architect an enhanced strategic approach to RPA's offering" amid ongoing shifts in the agency landscape, the agency said in a statement. "I appreciate the trust RPA has placed in me," Helberg said in a statement. "I welcome the opportunity to build upon RPA's past and recognize how well positioned our independent agency is to assist our clients in achieving greater business success." RPA's client roster also includes convenience store chain ampm, Apartments.com, Homes.com, Arco, Farmers Insurance Group, La-Z-Boy, LoopNet, Southern California Edison, and TXU Energy. Audrey Kemp is a staff reporter for Adweek based in New York City.
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