Sr Mgr, Systems Engineering

Are you hands-on technical leader ready to drive innovation in enterprise infrastructure? Scripps is seeking a Senior Manager of Systems Engineering to lead a talented team responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and reliability of our corporate infrastructure.

This role offers the unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in our ongoing migration from VMware to KVM-based solutions while ensuring operational excellence across Linux and Windows server environments, virtualization platforms, on-premises datacenter systems, and enterprise storage.

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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

* BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

* Generally, 7+ years of experience in related field preferred

* Prior managerial experience preferred

* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

* 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

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:

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