Sr. Systems Administrator- Operations

Sinclair Broadcast Group
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Hunt Valley
Jan 16, 2025
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 support key Enterprise infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities: Provide quality documentation and training to other teams 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 IV support for the Operations Team Be part of an on-call rotations with other IT Operations members Experience, Skills & Competencies: 10+ years of experience in IT Operations 10+ years of Microsoft Systems administration in an enterprise level environment 4+ years of VMware administration and maintenance 4+ years of experience with writing scripts and IT process automation Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft Office 365 Understanding of industry best practices surrounding proper maintenance and support of Microsoft Systems and Microsoft Teams Previous experience supporting Microsoft Teams and legacy telecom solutions. Advanced understanding and experience with enterprise infrastructure and application monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Tanium, SCCM, etc.) Experience with Infoblox DNS DHCP IPAM (preferred) 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 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 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 Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs, or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team! Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. 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. The base salary compensation range for this role is $100,000 to $128,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.