Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Senior Infrastructure Administrator, Network  Description Department: Information Technology Reports to: Senior Director, Network and Security Job Type: Full-time – Regular Job Classification: Salaried (Exempt) Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum, 8949 Wilshire, Pickford, Fairbanks, Jefferson Warehouse   Summary/Objective: We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Administrator to lead the support, operation, and maintenance of IT Network infrastructure for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This strategic role focuses on optimizing and securing servers, storage, systems, and network environments while driving continuous improvement and innovation in the Academy’s infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability.   Essential Functions of the Job: Collaborate with the Academy and Museum to design and implement IT network infrastructure in alignment with established policies and procedures, including but not limited to servers, network equipment, and cloud solutions, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to organizational standards. Oversee and support Azure and AWS environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Administer all interconnects between various sites and data centers, facilitating seamless communication and data flow across the infrastructure. Proactively monitor and audit IT environments to ensure performance and security standards are met. Coordinate regular patching cycles, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary adjustments to maintain optimal functionality. Manage overall network security, including routing, firewall policies, and access controls, ensuring the protection of infrastructure. Lead and coordinate responses to network and security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing potential impacts. Provide mentorship and guidance to members of the IT Infrastructure team, fostering their professional development and ensuring they have the support needed to excel in their roles. Manage and maintain the existing network infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and performance. Install, configure, test, and document network components in alignment with established design and specifications, ensuring consistent and accurate implementation. Adhering to established IT infrastructure policies, procedures, and lifecycle management, ensure the support and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers (both virtual and physical), network equipment, systems, and IT service providers.   Required Competencies: A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer, or 12 years of progressive experience leading up to the role. Extensive knowledge and experience with enterprise-level network security solutions, such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and similar technologies. Proven experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide wireless network solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance across all locations. Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure monitoring and logging solutions, ensuring comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting of system performance, security events, and operational health. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across teams. Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written, to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences. Strong ability to identify key issues and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across the IT department, business stakeholders, and non-technical audiences. Willingness and capability to work extended hours, including nights, as needed to support infrastructure operations and ensure business continuity.   Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Information Systems (CIS); or equivalent technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience with cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure, including deployment, management, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure and services. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, ACCA, ACMP, etc).   Physical Demands: Ability to move up to 45 pounds and handle physical tasks related to hardware setup and maintenance.   Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.   Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex. Front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.   Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $120,000.00 - $135,000.00. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.)   Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance 15 days of PTO, plus company paid holidays. Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday. Paid sick leave. Paid parental leave. 401k retirement plan with a company match Clean Air Commuter Program Employee Assistance Program through EAP Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning Free membership screenings Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage       #LI-DNI   Position Requirements         Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Senior Infrastructure Administrator, Network   Location Los Angeles   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Specialist, Desktop Support in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/9/2025 [Apply Now] Digital Archivist in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 3/20/2025 [Apply Now] Infrastructure Administrator in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 3/5/2025 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Infrastructure Administrator in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 3/5/2025 [Apply Now] Digital Archivist in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 3/20/2025 [Apply Now] Specialist, Desktop Support in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/9/2025 [Apply Now] Custodial Associate in Beverly HIlls, CA Posted on: 3/6/2025 [Apply Now] Supervisor, Facility, AM Shift in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 10/10/2024 [Apply Now]

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