Sr Mgr, Systems Engineering

What You'll Do

• Play a hands‑on role in the ongoing migration from VMware to KVM-based solutions, including workload assessment, testing, cutover planning, and validation while ensuring operational continuity.
• Administer and maintain Linux server environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), including patching, hardening, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Administer and support Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP within a hybrid Linux/Windows infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain virtualization hardware platforms, including server provisioning, firmware updates, hardware lifecycle management, and rack/stack operations.
• Oversee on‑premises datacenter operations, including physical infrastructure, environmental systems, and capacity planning.
• Manage enterprise storage systems, including provisioning, monitoring, performance optimization, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop, document, and implement operational procedures, checklists, and best practices for Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies.
• Provide mentoring to other administrators and engineers on technical issues, advanced tools, and emerging virtualization technologies.
• Assist with developing technology roadmaps and participate in the assessment of technology solutions to support organizational needs.
• Manage vendor relationships related to virtualization platforms, Linux distributions, and supporting hardware.
• Develop criteria for and perform vendor and/or system and application selections.
• Coordinate all activities of the Systems Engineering group with all affected operating units and Corporate departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Prior managerial experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop technical staff in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Practical knowledge of KVM-based virtualization platforms and VMware migration planning and execution.
• Proficiency with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Expertise with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Strong knowledge of on‑premises datacenter management and enterprise storage platforms (SAN, NAS, or software‑defined storage).
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
• Understanding of enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Understanding of AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) is a plus.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality results in short time frames.
• Ability to work with IT customers from operating units and with other office personnel in person and by telephone in often stressful situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• May be required to work a non‑traditional schedule.

Position is onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.