Senior Platform Engineer

Has God called and equipped you to serve in Ministry where the Good News of Jesus is shared with millions If youre passionate about building the backbone of mission-critical systems this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Were looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who thrives on designing and evolving resilient secure and scalable infrastructure across both cloud and on-prem this role youll be at the forefront of modernizationdriving reliability performance and efficiency through automation smart design and forward-thinking innovation.

In addition a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours Mission Beliefs & Values. If so please read on.

Heres just some of what you will be doing daily

• Design build and maintain secure scalable hybrid infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (AWS Azure) including networking identity and resource organization.
• Install configure and manage server hardware operating systems (Windows/Linux) and virtualization platforms (VMware/ESX/VCF) including lifecycle management patching and performance optimization.
• Design deploy and operate load-balanced highly available and distributed systems leveraging cloud-native and on-premise technologies.
• Develop implement and maintain automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform Ansible Python Bash) integrating with version control and CI/CD pipelines to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Deploy manage and support containerized platforms and orchestration tools (Docker Kubernetes) enabling scalable application hosting and modernization initiatives.
• Monitor system performance availability and security events using enterprise monitoring and logging tools; respond to incidents conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain networking and security controls including firewalls access management encryption and vulnerability remediation across hybrid environments.
• Develop test and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies ensuring defined RPO/RTO objectives are met including backup and restoration processes across platforms (e.g. StorOne Nimble Pure).
• Maintain and continuously improve technical documentation architecture diagrams standards and operational runbooks to support consistent and reliable operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering security and application teams to deliver platform solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a very specific skill set. If you can say yes to each of these requirements then we want to meet you!

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or equivalent experience
• 35 years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with VMware/ESX and enterprise server environments.
• Experience backup recovery and storage
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of networking security and system architecture.
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills ability to build trust and value others; communicate effectively; and collaborate with others.
• High level of integrity; demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance and Ministry goals.

Why work for K-LOVE

K-LOVE is a nonprofit multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa CA with a singular radio station K-LOVE today owns and operates the nations two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1000 broadcast signals across all 50 states streaming audio reaching around the world and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts books films concerts and events. K-LOVE employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Nashville TN and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission Beliefs & Values.

What can we offer you

• Industry leading Medical Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO holidayand sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts movie premieres media industry events and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs

As an Equal Opportunity Employer K-LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class characteristic or status. However K-LOVE is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Companys mission of encouraging our audiences to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. Therefore pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)) K-LOVE has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Companys Statement of Faith. Also as a religious non-profit organization the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.