Sr. Systems Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: 
VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW: 
At VERSANT Media’s Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division, we’re driven by a shared mission: to innovate, create unforgettable experiences, and connect with fans through the power of technology. Our diverse portfolio brings together industry-leading platforms that serve millions of users across the sports and entertainment landscape. 

In sports, we empower over 30 million players, coaches, administrators, and fans in 40 countries through more than 25 digital products. These include SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league, and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first-ever streaming service dedicated to youth and amateur sports; GolfNow, the top online tee time marketplace and golf course operations technology provider; and GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that delivers exclusive content, tee time benefits, expert instruction, and more. 

In entertainment, we reach over 50 million movie and TV fans through our trusted digital brands. Our platforms support every stage of the fan journey – from discovering content to enjoying it on the big screen or at home. Our portfolio includes Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, partnering with more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; Rotten Tomatoes, the iconic destination for movie and TV reviews; and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), our on-demand streaming service offering more than 250,000 titles, including new releases, next-day TV, and the largest selection of 4K UHD content in the industry. 

Together, we’re shaping the future of how people experience the sports they play and the stories they love. 

This role offers the unique opportunity to work across multiple high-impact verticals within our Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division – entertainment, golf, and youth & recreational sports. You’ll collaborate with teams supporting some of our most iconic and innovative platforms, including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango at Home, GolfNow, GolfPass, SportsEngine, and SportsEngine Play. Whether helping fans discover their next favorite film, stream their child’s game from anywhere, or book their next tee time, your work will help shape the way millions of people engage with the activities and communities they love. Spanning industries and audiences, this cross-functional role is ideal for someone excited to apply their skills at the intersection of media, sports, and technology. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SPORTSENGINE is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to build our next big thing in platform growth. 

In this role, you’ll join the Infrastructure Engineering Team and report to the Senior Director of Infrastructure Engineering, helping to migrate the tools and systems that power how we deliver the options to connect to fans around the world. 

If you enjoy solving complex problems, building for scale, and making a measurable impact – we’d love to meet you. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on our team, you will: 

• Lead the migration effort for changing external DNS providers. 
• Assist with the migration of applications, systems, and services from on-prem datacenters to AWS. 
• Oversee the security patching of all systems (Vmware, Windows and Linux) 
• Manage and maintain VMware virtualization platforms and enterprise hardware (servers, storage, and networking). 
• Expertise in managing PKI and managing certs at scale. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure performance, capacity, and security issues. 
• Administer and optimize Okta for single sign-on, MFA, lifecycle management, and integrations with SaaS and on-prem applications. 
• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement and enforce IAM best practices. 
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC)  
• Automate system provisioning, configuration, and monitoring to reduce manual intervention. 
• Partner with application, security, and compliance teams to align infrastructure strategy with business needs. 
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to best practices documentation. 
• Act as a subject matter expert during audits, compliance reviews, and incident response.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration. 
• Proven track record of migrating enterprise systems from on-prem datacenters to AWS. 
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and on-prem enterprise servers/storage. 
• Expertise in Okta administration and integration with cloud and on-prem systems. 
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues. 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally 

BONUS POINTS FOR: 

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code Terraform 
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI 
• Background in building or maintaining systems that support operational processes 
• Understanding of networking, firewalls, and VPN technologies.

Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence. 
 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  

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Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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