Senior Network & Systems Engineer

UTA seeks a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to join our Technology team. As a key member of the department, your primary mission will be to architect, optimize, and maintain the critical infrastructure that connects our 12 global offices. You will ensure seamless, high‑availability, and secure inter‑office and cloud‑edge connectivity for our global workforce.

You will also play a pivotal role in managing our cloud‑edge integrations (AWS/Azure) and overseeing core systems such as Identity, Email, servers and cloud environments.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

• Global Office Connectivity Infrastructure:
  Oversee, optimize, and maintain stable network connectivity across 12 global offices. Manage the full physical and logical office network, including Cisco Meraki configuration, High Availability (HA) WAN topologies, wireless connectivity, UPS systems, rack patching, low‑voltage cabling coordination, access control, and IP camera connectivity.
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking:
  Architect, deploy, and maintain secure network infrastructure within and between AWS and Azure environments, ensuring robust and redundant cloud‑to‑prem connectivity.
• Modern Identity & Governance:
  Administer cloud‑native identity management, lifecycle workflows, and governance strictly via Microsoft Entra n, implement, and enforce granular Conditional Access policies.
• Infrastructure Management & Patching:
  Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows and Linux server infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem environments. Lead server lifecycle management and patch orchestration using Azure Update Manager (Azure Updates).
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR):
  Design, implement, test, and maintain robust infrastructure backup and disaster recovery strategies. Ensure continuous data protection and system availability using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) alongside on‑premises backup solutions.
• Enterprise Email & SaaS:
  Administer Microsoft 365 with a heavy emphasis on Exchange Online architecture, email security/hygiene, mail flow routing, and core collaboration platforms.
• Monitoring & Observability:
  Design and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems across all network, cloud, and server infrastructure to ensure uptime and performance.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
  Automate routine operations, server provisioning, and maintenance tasks using Power Shell, Bash, and Python to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Tier 3 Escalation:
  Provide advanced troubleshooting and act as the final escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure, physical/virtual servers, physical network and global Wi‑Fi diagnostics, and identity issues.
• Security & Documentation:
  Partner with Security to implement preventative controls and support incident response. Define, document, and enforce infrastructure standards, SOPs, and architectural diagrams.

• 8+ years in Systems/Network Engineering with proven experience managing multi‑site, global office network connectivity. Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco Meraki stack, HA WAN environments, and physical Wi‑Fi troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of physical data room components, including low‑voltage cabling, patch panels, UPS maintenance, and IoT/security devices (cameras, access control).
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking architectures and secure hybrid routing.
• Deep, production‑level expertise with Microsoft Entra , Conditional Access, and identity governance in a pure‑cloud identity environment (no legacy Active Directory or Group Policy).
• Proven experience administration and provisioning of Windows and Linux server environments, with specific experience managing updates via Azure Update Manager.
• Hands‑on experience designing and executing backup and disaster recovery workflows using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR). Proven ability to define and meet RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) metrics.
• Proven scripting expertise with Power Shell, Bash, and Python to drive operational efficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of Exchange Online, mail flow management, and email security protocols (DKIM, DMARC, SPF).

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies.
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence.
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career.
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture.
• Competitive programs to support your well‑being.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow.

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.