Systems Engineer

Location: Home Office - Ohio

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Are you a systems engineer who thrives on keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly? At Scripps, we're looking for a talented professional to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining and advancing our enterprise-wide systems. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with a skilled IT team, and make a real impact on our operations—all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

As a Systems Engineer at Scripps, you'll design, implement, and maintain the server and infrastructure platforms across on-premises data centers and multiple public clouds. This role owns the day-to-day health, security, and reliability of Windows and Linux server environments, virtualization, disaster recovery, and serves as an escalation point for infrastructure issues raised by the broader business. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for the enterprise-wide maintenance and administration of Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, VMware, infrastructure tools, and disaster recovery

• Responsible for maintaining current and future VMware vSphere hosting environments. Maintains, deploys, and decommissions virtual machines as necessary

• Administers cloud servers and infrastructure, including provisioning, hybrid connectivity, and capacity management

• Maintains Linux server infrastructure, including system health, patching, DNS, and configuration management

• Automates recurring infrastructure work using PowerShell, Bash, and infrastructure-as-code tooling to reduce manual effort

• Provides level 1 and 2 technical support to internal and external customers; serves as escalation point for server and infrastructure issues

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

• Maintains and tests backup and disaster recovery systems; participates in DR exercises

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

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

• Creates and updates process documentation, runbooks, and standards

• Coordinates with network engineers, security teams, application teams, and managed services providers to resolve defects and deliver cross-functional projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Two-year degree in computer science or equivalent experience and certification

• 3+ years of experience in a production-oriented, highly available, hosting operations environment required

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Prior system troubleshooting experience

• Prior experience with Linux Administration, Bash scripting, and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc) relative to infrastructure technologies 

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

• Demonstrated experience successfully working in cross-functional project teams

• 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

• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Customer service skills are an asset

• Highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail

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SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and 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 create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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