Systems IT Specialist
Job Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
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Job Summary
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA WFAA-TV seeks a Systems IT Specialist. The position is responsible for the integration maintenance operation and support of broadcast and business information technology systems and reports to the Supervisor of Technology & Operations. The position will support broadcast-centric software and hardware as well as traditional desktop and file and print services.
Responsibilities:
Support day to day operations of broadcast information technology systems software and equipment. Maintain upgrade and support broadcast Information Technology.
Troubleshoot and repair computer server hardware software and peripherals including network servers storage network operating systems PCs and PC applications LAN cabling system security and virus protection.
Have experience with or knowledge of Windows Operating Systems Active Directory Group Policy Bomgar and Service Now Ticketing in a complex LAN and WAN computing environment. Other system includes Teams ZOOM Delinea Nutanix ENPS cloud base storage WO Traffic Bitcentral Oasis Cisco network switches and network circuits.
Support network security access rights naming standards scripts and software upgrades.
Create and maintain wiring documentation and system configuration documentation. Provide network connectivity drawing of the building and remote sites.
Maintain knowledge and stay current on technological advances including computer software and hardware media and entertainment technologies and workstation products.
Willing to train on IT and Broadcast system operation and maintenance to service all aspects of the operation.
Responsible for IT security compliance including but not limited to disaster contingency patching management for software and operating system (OS) updates and IT equipment inventory administration.
Work closely with the Technology and Operations Sales News and corporate IT support.
Effectively communicate the status of problems provide updates to progress on projects and offer solutions to technical issues.
Liaise with third party vendors (e.g. equipment vendors and software providers) during issue resolution and new platform evaluations
Be available to work various hours and days including weekends overnights and holidays.
Requirements:
Computer Science or IT related degree or equivalent education and experience
Solid understanding of current computer hardware network technologies and Microsofts Active Directory environment
Understanding of file-based multimedia technologies and video edit systems is a plus
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical end users.
The ability to implement system servers and corporate sponsored system into the environment.
Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces pull and install wiring use hand and power tools work on small components and perform other physical tasks
Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Dallas TX and must be willing and available to work flexible hours including overnight shifts weekends holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNAs 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctors appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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