IT Systems Engineer

Nexxen
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Systems engineers with cloud infrastructure and automation expertise will find this role offers leadership opportunities in a global team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4–6 years of systems engineering experience and a track record in complex troubleshooting and documentation
    — “4–6 years in systems engineering, including Level 3 troubleshooting with root-cause analysis and documentation.”
  • Professionals skilled in managing hybrid infrastructure with AWS, Azure, and VMware
    — “Improve redundancy and failover across AWS, Azure, and VMware, and monitor performance and capacity.”
  • Individuals who have mentored junior engineers and led technical projects independently
    — “This role leads technical projects end to end ... and guides IT Systems Engineer I and IT Support team members.”
  • Those with hands-on experience in AI-assisted automation and endpoint security tools
    — “Build AI-assisted automations ... and enforce endpoint (CrowdStrike), email (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Mimecast), firewall/VPN, and Zero Trust controls.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires strong documentation habits and fluency in English for communication
    — “Excellent written and verbal English, with strong documentation habits.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to mentor and lead others as part of their responsibilities
    — “guides IT Systems Engineer I and IT Support team members.”
  • The position demands cross-platform and cross-cloud experience, not just single-domain knowledge
    — “core IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to lead technical projects and resolve complex issues with root-cause analysis
    — “leads technical projects end to end, resolves complex Level 3 issues through root-cause analysis”
  • Highlight experience with AI-assisted automation and vetting AI tools for security
    — “Build AI-assisted automations, govern AI platform access and controls, and vet new AI tools for security and compliance.”
  • Emphasize your hands-on use of PowerShell, Terraform, or similar tools for automation
    — “Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or Microsoft Graph), including hands-on use of AI tools in IT operations.”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Zero Trust and compliance frameworks like SOX and SOC 2
    — “Solid knowledge of Zero Trust, email security, and SOX/SOC 2 compliance.”
  • Include experience with managing Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and identity systems
    — “Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory ... Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, MFA, RBAC, and privileged access.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • network administration
  • cloud infrastructure
  • automation
  • security
  • scripting
Typical background
systems engineeringnetwork administrationcloud infrastructure

Skills & requirements

Required

Network AdministrationCloud InfrastructureAutomationSecurityScriptingITIL Practices

Preferred

Google Cloud PlatformPagerdutyMonitoring Tools

Stack & domain

IT InfrastructureActive DirectoryMicrosoft 365AWS IaasVmwareVPNMerakiWindowsMacosScripting And Automation (powershell, Terraform, Ansible, Microsoft Graph)Zero TrustEmail SecuritySox/soc 2 ComplianceGoogle Cloud PlatformPagerdutyMonitoring ToolsITIL PracticesProblem-solvingProject ManagementCollaborationDocumentationCommunicationAttention To DetailSelf-motivationAdaptabilityTime ManagementIT SystemsNetworksSecurityComplianceAutomationAi-assisted Operations

About the role

Original posting from Nexxen via Ashby

IT Systems Engineer

Who is Nexxen?

One platform. Endless opportunities. In an ecosystem where everyone is trying to get closer (buyers to sellers, platforms to clients, brands to consumers), Nexxen bridges new opportunities in ways others cannot. Data, service, and planning capabilities are our superpowers, enabling our clients to better reach and understand audiences across screens. Nexxen brings new and distinct opportunities to our partners and gives our employees the chance to expand and grow their skills.

Why join the Nexxen team?

With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through creative, flexible, and unified solutions. Our employees live the Nexxen Way through the 3Cs: Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, and Collaborative with No Ego.

Position Overview

The IT Systems Engineer II owns the administration, reliability, and security of Nexxen’s core IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role leads technical projects end to end, resolves complex Level 3 issues through root-cause analysis, automates repeatable work, and guides IT Systems Engineer I and IT Support team members.

What You’ll Do

Infrastructure & Networking

  • Own office and remote-access networks, including Palo Alto Prisma Access / GlobalProtect and Cisco Meraki LAN, WAN, firewall, and wireless.
  • Improve redundancy and failover across AWS, Azure, and VMware, and monitor performance and capacity.

Identity, Microsoft 365 & Automation

  • Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory (including DNS, replication, and sync), Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, MFA, RBAC, and privileged access.
  • Manage Microsoft 365, Jira Cloud, and Slack integrations, automating tasks with Microsoft Graph and scripting.
  • Build AI-assisted automations, govern AI platform access and controls, and vet new AI tools for security and compliance.

Security & Compliance

  • Enforce endpoint (CrowdStrike), email (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Mimecast), firewall/VPN, and Zero Trust controls.
  • Own backup and retention policies (Druva) and audit-ready SOX and SOC 2 controls.

Projects & Leadership

  • Lead migrations and technical-debt cleanup, enforce IT standards, and resolve Level 2–3 escalations with root-cause analysis.
  • Maintain system documentation and mentor IT Systems Engineer I and IT Support team members.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • 4–6 years in systems engineering, including Level 3 troubleshooting with root-cause analysis and documentation.
  • Advanced skills with Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, AWS IaaS, VMware, VPN, and Meraki, plus Windows and macOS administration.
  • Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or Microsoft Graph), including hands-on use of AI tools in IT operations.
  • Solid knowledge of Zero Trust, email security, and SOX/SOC 2 compliance.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform, PagerDuty, monitoring tools, and ITIL practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaborate with a global team.
  • Excellent written and verbal English, with strong documentation habits.
  • Relevant certifications.

Our Commitment

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contributions. Not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, please apply anyway. We would rather see your application than miss out on your potential to make an impact.

All applications must be submitted online. To discuss any adjustments you may require before applying, please contact our People Team.

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Source: Nexxen careers (Ashby)

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