Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with more than $202 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt (including high yield debt and senior loans), control investing, convertible securities, real estate, and listed equities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm has over 1,000 employees and offices in 20 cities worldwide. The firm seeks to deliver superior investment results while maintaining a strong culture of risk management, innovation, and operational excellence. For more information, visit: www.oaktreecapital.com

Key Responsibilities: 

• Setup and configuration of on-prem and cloud IT infrastructure  (prod/non-prod) 
• Restores, refreshes, patching, and license management 
• Linux and Windows Systems Administration: 
• Monitor and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure 
• Perform patching, upgrades, and performance tuning 
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and ensure security compliance 
• Platform Operations Support: 
• Respond to alerts and incidents across virtualization, storage, backup, and server infrastructure 
• Execute runbooks and escalate issues as needed 
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure smooth handoffs and documentation 
• Secondary Responsibilities (based on SA Team remit): 
• VMware management (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, SRM, VDI) 
• Storage systems (NetApp, Unity, PowerStore, AWS FSx) 
• Backup platforms (NetBackup, IDPA, Dell Apex) 
• Cyber Vault and Cleanroom infrastructure 
• Citrix and Windows patching 
• Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Data Insights, CloudIQ) 
• FTP and scripting support 
• Application support (EZE, VPM, IRS, etc.) 
• Shape

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration with a focus on Linux 
• 5+ years working in hybrid cloud environments - preferably Azure.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills 
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware), storage systems (Dell PowerStore), and backup (Avamar) technologies 
• Experience working in a 24x7 operational environment 
• Excellent communication and documentation skills 
• Ability to work independently during off-hours and coordinate with global teams

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.