Pac-12 Enterprises · 5 days ago
Senior Lead IT / Systems Administrator
San Ramon, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expPac-12 Enterprises is passionate about sports and technology, seeking a highly skilled Sr. Lead IT/Systems Administrator to oversee and optimize their IT infrastructure. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems to ensure stability, security, and performance while collaborating with senior leadership to align IT strategies with business objectives.
Media Production
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of IT support technicians and systems administrators, ensuring they have the resources, guidance, and training to grow and excel
Champion a collaborative and high-performance culture within the IT department, encouraging knowledge sharing, innovation, and growth
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure, ensuring network availability, reliability, and scalability
Manage system and server administration (Windows/Linux), SQL databases, cloud services, virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Proxmox), and Mac environments
Ensure a secure, stable, and efficient IT environment by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing solutions
Maintain oversight of all IT assets, including hardware, software, and cloud services
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard business operations
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement IT strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives
Oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Develop long-term technology roadmaps, recommending improvements and upgrades to ensure the IT environment is future-proof and scalable
Manage and optimize IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions
Ensure that IT systems are secure, compliant with industry standards, and adhere to data protection regulations
Develop and enforce IT security policies, implementing robust security measures such as OS firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection
Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks
Stay current with industry trends and evolving cybersecurity threats, ensuring the organization is always protected
Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and contractors, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and costs are controlled
Lead negotiations and procurement for IT services, equipment, and software
Collaborate with other departments and business units to understand and support their technical needs
Oversee the development and delivery of IT training programs to enhance user knowledge and improve system efficiency
Ensure the IT helpdesk provides high-quality, timely support for all staff across various technical issues
Ensure documentation and knowledge bases are continuously updated to support end-user training and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in IT operations, with a minimum of 2-4 years in a senior technical role overseeing infrastructure and systems management
Proven expertise in managing large-scale IT infrastructure, including networks, servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox), cloud technologies (AWS, Google Cloud), and database management
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and support highly available, secure, and scalable IT systems
Strong background in IT security and risk management, including experience with firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies
Proven success in managing IT budgets, resources, and complex projects
Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Expertise in systems administration, including Windows Server, Linux, Mac and cloud environments
Experience with database management (MSSQL Server)
Proficiency with cybersecurity tools, practices, and frameworks (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, SentinelOne)
Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong project management skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Results-oriented with a proactive, 'can-do' attitude
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP, or ITIL
Experience with broadcast technologies (e.g., playout automation, video servers, MAM, streaming protocols) is a plus
Company
Pac-12 Enterprises
Pac-12 Enterprises is the broadcast production arm of the Pac-12 Conference that features award-winning production services via its state-of-the-art facility.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase