Senior Systems Engineer - remote

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. This person will be responsible for installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, operating systems, and related infrastructure. Support the company's infrastructure and ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational standards. This is a remote position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Responsible for the enterprise-wide implementation, maintenance and administration of all Windows servers, Active Directory, VMware, Citrix, storage, infrastructure tools and disaster recovery.
• Responsible for maintaining current and future VMWare vSphere hosting environments. Maintains and deploys new virtual machines as necessary.
• Administer Azure infrastructure and serve as subject matter expert on utilizing Microsoft Azure.
• Regularly confer with developers, analysts, other system engineers, and users regarding current and prospective systems changes and future needs.
• Provide all levels of technical support to internal and external customers as necessary.
• Identify system resources that are nearing capacity and recommends solutions to resolve potential system resource over-allocation proactively.
• Participate in on-call rotation to include after-hours, and weekend activities in a production environment.
• Participate in, or independently perform, scheduled after-hours/weekend system deployment and maintenance activities.
• Research, document and implement project/program requirements and specifications.
• Develop and document all processes and standards and work with other team members to cross train and provide back up and support for technologies within the enterprise.
• Develop and gain approval for technical roadmaps for future visions moving forward.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with IT technical staff, customers and managed services providers.
• Coordinate with network engineers, systems analysts, programmers, and other software engineers to resolve any defects in products or company systems.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades for optimal performance.
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5 years of experience in related field preferred
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Prior software troubleshooting experience
• Prior experience with Microsoft Active Directory and GPO administration, scripting and automation skills relative to infrastructure technologies
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Demonstrated ability to deliver IT projects on-time and on-budget
• Demonstrated experience successfully working in Cross Functional project teams
• Experience with design, architecture, and management of public cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills an asset
• Highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines
• Ability to lift and install rack-mounted servers
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software installation and system startups
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40 markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.