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 be responsible for the installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of our systems hardware, software, operating systems, and related infrastructure. You'll ensure that our technology adheres to organizational standards while supporting the company's mission to serve our communities with excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Responsible for the enterprise-wide maintenance and administration of all Windows servers, Active Directory, VMware, infrastructure tools, and disaster recovery
- Responsible for maintaining current and future VMware vSphere hosting environments. Maintains and deploys new virtual machines as necessary
- Administers Azure-based servers
- Meets with system engineers regarding current and prospective systems changes and future needs
- Provides level 1 and 2 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 performs 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- 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 Microsoft Active Directory and GPO administration, PowerShell scripting, and automation skills 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 an asset
- Highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail
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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.
