Platform Engineer

Job Description

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).
Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.
Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division Story
A+E's Technology team is deep-rooted in the heart of our business. We have great people and great technologies, and together we take on the toughest challenges. As innovators, we choose to iterate, pivot, and adapt quickly. We've reinvented the way A+E leverages technology to produce and sell world-class content. We've modernized our core solutions and embraced a cloud first approach. Perched on the virtues of our ''Technology Code'', we make technology better, create solutions together, and most of all, we have fun with it. Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things every day. Together we deliver best-in-class solutions that transform the way A+E works. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Responsibilities include: Overall integrity of server infrastructure, including VMWare, storage platforms, Active Directory, various server OS and hardware environments. Prepare detailed requirements and specifications for new/modified systems including supporting documentation and designs. Install/configure, design/build, and maintain systems hardware, software, and data center infrastructure in accordance with corporate and security standards. Design, build, and implement global high-availability systems, data integrity, security and disaster recovery configurations. Automate routine tasks and configurations of systems. Collaborate with engineering, application, global offices, vendors and operational groups to architect, design, build, and maintain security and application delivery solutions. Conduct technical research regarding user requests for new/modified systems or problem resolution. Learn, test, implement, and recommend alternatives to existing commercial products. Troubleshoot server issues across multiple platforms and technologies to solve complex issues with server hardware, virtualization, storage, operating systems while following downtime procedures. Ensure user satisfaction by providing technical assistance and user communication. Monitor global system performance and carry out performance tuning. Participate in major cross-functional projects affecting overall business, product, or service leadership. 40 hrs/wk. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. $137,114 - $150,000/year.

YOUR STORY:

Master's degree in Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related and 60 months experience as a Manager InfraOps Specialist, Sr Associate - Projects, IT Analyst or similar Network Administrator position. 60 mo. experience in: Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Dynamics 365, AAD, Proofpoint Email Gateway, OKTA, Freshservice for Ticketing, Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Azure Cloud, PowerShell. Telecommuting permitted.

A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company's employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

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