Senior Systems Administrator - Operations

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks a motivated and experienced Sr. Systems Administrator, experienced with Windows Server OS, AD, O365, Exchange, Teams, VMware, and some Linux to join the Corporate Information Technology Department. The individual will develop, integrate, and support key Enterprise infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/Mentor the Systems Operations team as the SME
• Provide quality documentation and training, as SME, to other Systems Engineers and Administrators
• Drive efficiencies through process automation to optimize operations and ensure service uptimes
• Collaborate with other internal teams and third-party vendors to define best-in-class solutions
• Proactively monitor KPIs and address areas of improvement
• Provide Tier III support for the Operations Team as required on an on-call basis as part of a larger rotation.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• 10+ years of experience in IT engineering
• 7+ years of Microsoft Systems administration in an enterprise level environment
• 4+ years of VMware administration and maintenance
• 2+ years of experience administering Microsoft Teams
• 2+ years of experience with writing scripts and IT process automation - PowerShell, VB, Python, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft Office 365
• Understanding of industry best practices surrounding proper maintenance and support of Microsoft Systems and Microsoft Teams
• 2+ years of Linux OS support and administration
• Leverage Nagios for management and monitoring of systems and services
• Experience working within an Agile/SAFe framework
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system
• Perform root cause analysis of technology environment issues in conjunction with team. Work with team to translate results into actionable solutions.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Strong presentation skills with deep experience in data usage both in Excel and other dash-boarding platforms
• Advanced understanding and experience with monitoring tools
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to quickly grasp technical issues and offer solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality
• Professional business demeanor
• Customer-focused attitude and desire to interface directly with end-user clients
• Microsoft Certified: Server Administration, AD, etc
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices
• Immediate authorization to work in the US

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Us

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.