Staff Technology Architect (R50027704)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking. JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Technology is seeking a talented and experienced Staff Technology Architect with a focus on automation and scripting to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions to improve business processes and system operations. This individual will play a key role in driving the adoption of automation technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Enterprise & Broadcast Technology. Support includes but is not limited to the specification, installation, and repair of computer systems and peripherals within established FOX Enterprise Technology standards and guidelines. Activities require interaction with all levels of TV station personnel and Broadcast Engineers as well as with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team to define requirements and deliver against project and support goals.

Experience in a technology architecture role with a focus on automation and scripting required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess current technology architecture and identify areas for improvement through automation.
• Design and develop robust, scalable automation scripts and frameworks in different scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Lead the implementation of automated solutions for system deployments, configurations, and monitoring.
• Ensure that all automation solutions adhere to security policies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Enforces company policies regarding security, privacy, and data loss prevention.
• Work with numerous hardware, software and network products in a multi-layered distributed computing environment.
• Participate in corporate governance programs as required by policy.
• Develop procedures and/or processes to manage workload.
• Recommends and performs upgrades to ensure reliability, performance, and longevity.
• Assist with the procurement of hardware and software.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Document automation processes and maintain a knowledge repository for internal use.
• Mentor team members on best practices in automation and scripting methodologies.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in automation, incorporating new tools and techniques when appropriate

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

In depth technical familiarity on the deployment, support and effective use of standard technologies including, but not limited to:

Technical:

• Expert knowledge in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PowerShell, Bash, SQL or similar.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• In-depth understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective automation capabilities.
• Cloud Services - Amazon EC2 Compute, S3 Storage & Workspaces.
• Backup software (Veeam, Rubrik, etc.).
• Diagnostic tools for PC's, Cyber Security, and Networks.
• DHCP and DNS.
• Principles of NAC Appliances and End-point protection software (CrowdStrike and Tanium).
• Virtualization (VMWare), SAN Storage (HPE, NetApp, and Isilon).
• Telephony PBX / VOIP - Cisco Call Manager.
• Security protocols and remediation.
• Network Infrastructure and cabling.
• Data network design and configuration (Cisco, Arista) including Firewall (Palo Alto) configurations.
• Experience with network monitoring systems such as Science Logic and Dataminer.
• Knowledge of Broadcast systems (Avid, Grass Valley, BitCentral, SONY, Evertz, Ross) is a plus but not required.

Conceptual:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
• Independent leader, able to work autonomously with little to no supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Well organized and methodical and thinks out of the box.
• Shows initiative and follow-up to ensure successful results.
• Flexible and agile to respond to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Keeps current with both Technology and Broadcast paths to future environments.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as required by the stations business needs including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $140,000.00-210,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $116,600.00-175,000.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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