Vox Media is the leading independent modern media company. Known for building the best media brands and the technology that enables them, we are committed to building a better future for the industry — and getting the future of media right. Vox Media’s editorial networks include Vox, The Verge, SB Nation, Eater, Polygon, Recode, and Curbed. Our diverse storytelling and advertising businesses include the Concert publisher-led marketplace, the Vox Creative brand studio, the Chorus publishing platform, and the company’s entertainment division Vox Media Studios, which includes the Vox Media Podcast Network and Epic.

Vox Media’s Corporate IT team is looking for a Systems Administrator. You’ll be expected to provide excellent customer service by ensuring systems performance and maintenance at all of our Vox Media offices. As Vox Media continues to grow, you’ll play an essential role in enhancing the security and quality of Vox Media’s IT infrastructure. This position will report directly to the Director, IT Infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

Maintain virtual environment across multiple offices.
Maintain Active Directory and single sign on systems for the organization.
Manage Windows and Linux servers.
Manage infrastructure monitoring tools.
Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning.
Perform troubleshooting and analysis of servers and associated systems.
Manage system backup systems.
Work with the system engineer to evaluate, build, integrate, test, and prepare systems for operational use.
Upgrade and patch servers/services
Create/update technical documentation as required.

Who You Are

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with project stakeholders as well as team members.
Knowledge of server virtualization, media file storage, and basic networking.
Experience with Okta.
Experience with the following systems: Windows Server, Linux (CentOs/RHEL), Active Directory, Network Storage, VMware.

Bonus points for:

Microsoft, VMware, Okta certifications or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Powershell.
Experience with Google Cloud or AWS.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology preferred.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is located in New York.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

What We Offer

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

What Comes Next

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.

Pay Range

$81,000—$110,000 USD

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