The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Responsible for the enterprise monitoring, maintenance, and administration to include Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, VMWare, and infrastructure tools and disaster recovery

• Administers cloud-based infrastructure to include AWS and Azure based servers

• Meets with system engineers regarding current and prospective systems changes and future needs

• Provides level 3 technical support to internal and external customers as necessary

• Identifies system resources that are nearing capacity, and recommends solutions to resolve potential system resource over-allocation proactively

• Participates in on-call rotation to include after-hours, and weekend activities in a production environment

• Participates in, or independently perform, scheduled after-hours/weekend system deployment and maintenance activities

• Creates and updates process documentation and standards

• Maintains a positive working relationship with IT technical staff, customers, and managed services providers

• Coordinates with network engineers, systems analysts, programmers, and other software engineers to resolve any defects in products or company systems

• Performs software improvements and upgrades for optimal performance

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 5+ years of experience in an enterprise production oriented, highly available, hosted operations environment required

• Certification in any current production environment a plus.  Example: Azure, AWS, VMware cert

• ITIL certification a plus

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 5+ years server system troubleshooting experience required

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server or Linux systems with an understanding of the other operating system.

• Prior experience with Microsoft Active Directory and GPO administration, PowerShell scripting and automation skills relative to infrastructure technologies

• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

• Demonstrated experience administering public cloud infrastructure such as Microsoft Azure or AWS

• Ability to work and prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proven experience with monitoring software such as Nagios, SCCM or the like.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Customer service skills an asset

• Understanding of infrastructure as code a plus

• Understanding of ITIL principles

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Overtime hours may be required during system outages or 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 will be required (less than 10%)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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