Senior Platform Engineer
Description
Capitol Broadcasting Company is seeking an experienced IT professional to assist with the design, implementation, and management of the platform components of our company. This position requires a deep understanding of Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, security principles, integrations, and best practices. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is not an entry level position.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Successful candidate will operate strategically and tactically to develop and execute actionable plans for the platform environments.
- Recommend, develop, and maintain platform security architecture designs and controls for servers (physical & virtual), appliances, storage, etc.
- Develop, enforce, and maintain roadmaps, guidelines, frameworks, and policies in alignment with best practices.
- Lead by example to mentor junior staff and reinforce good behaviors.
- Demonstrate thought leadership and influence key stakeholders.
- Stay current with the latest relevant trends and provide expert advice and guidance on their impact on our technologies.
- Adapt quickly to change and respond to ambiguous situations.
- Experience in performing Proof-of-Concepts, Cost-Benefit, and/or Proof-of-Value to support solution purchase decisions.
- Partner with network, security, and service desk teams to purposefully design functional security and usability into all projects and processes.
- Analyze current environment and recommend improvements to monitoring, disaster recovery, optimization, and automation.
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills (e.g., Speaking, listening, writing)
Required Qualifications:
- Four-year degree in a technical field or two-year degree and relevant certifications.
- 5+ years' hands-on experience in platform design, identity/privileged access management, Active Directory, GPO, forest/schema, and Sites & Services.
- 5+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft solutions, servers, PCs. Patch testing & deploy.
- 3+ years' experience with Nutanix virtualization.
- 3+ years' experience implementing backup solutions and disaster recovery.
- Excellent understanding of network architectures, operating systems, email, certificates, cloud computing, and security technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Microsoft certifications
- Nutanix certifications
- Hands on experience with automation and orchestration (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- PowerShell, Power Automate, Python
- Hands on experience with Azure, Entra ID, AWS
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Essential physical requirements include: standing, stooping, lifting, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, seeing, hearing, and typing.
- Able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to navigate a data center with raised floors.
Work Conditions: The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Primarily working in an office or studio environment. Occasionally working in data center or infrastructure closets.
- Handling infrastructure, batteries, cabling, etc.
- Position requires participation in a 24x7 on-call scheduled rotation including occasional weekends and holidays.
- Occasional travel to other CBC sites as necessary.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
- Exciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization.
- Free parking and proximity to restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural venues.
How to Apply:
- A pre-employment drug screening is required.
- Confirm EOE, M/F.
- All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.
- Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
EEO Statement:
Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; The Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.