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Senior IT Specialist - NBC/TLMD CT

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NBCUniversal

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Hartford
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of IT experience, knowledge of MS Windows, Mac hardware, file-based delivery, coaching experience, Apple products, ITIL, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft, and Project Management (PMP). Flexibility, 24 x 7 availability, US work authorization, and willingness to work in West Hartford are also required.
  • You will lead IT projects, collaborate with teams, troubleshoot issues, make strategic decisions, improve workflows, provide excellent customer service, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced TV station environment.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or 7+ years in IT or IT related experience.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with MS Windows and MS Server OS Active Directory, Dell desktop equipment, Multi-Media Platforms, Internet/Intranets, Mac hardware/OS.
  • Desired Qualifications:
  • Proven understanding of asset management and digital distribution concepts, servers and streaming platforms.
  • Solid knowledge of file-based delivery, compression, transcoding and streaming technologies.
  • Experience with Linux and Powershell
  • Minimum of 3 years of coaching and mentoring other professionals; prefer experience in a formal people management role.
  • Knowledge of Apple products.
  • ITIL
  • Cisco CCNA
  • Microsoft
  • Project Management (PMP)
  • Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must submit a resume/CV online through www.nbcunicareers.com
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends.
  • Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
  • Must be willing to work at the station’s West Hartford location.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the existing IT technology team while fostering a learning environment.
  • Contribute to capital budget planning, including long range planning from an IT perspective.
  • Effectively lead projects using project management best practices to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and on budget, while balancing varying priorities of simultaneous projects.
  • Evaluate and perform root-cause analysis on escalated issues.
  • Lead the IT strategy and architecture decisions for the television station while collaborating with other technology teams including data center, TCP/IP network infrastructures, storage, desktop support, telecom support, fiber Infrastructures and others.
  • Streamline decision-making process and improve service delivery workflows.
  • Have a strong understanding of current server and storage technologies.
  • Have a fundamental understanding of networking technologies.
  • Provide excellent and timely customer service and support.
  • Be a professional and articulate, proactive communicator with a coaching and mentoring attitude.
  • Ability to maintain standards and compliance, manage change controls, solve complex problems and take action on decisions.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior IT Specialist at NBC/TLMD CT?

The Senior IT Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day to day IT systems within the television station, designing and maintaining infrastructure, addressing security needs, providing desktop support, and developing technology strategies.

Who does the Senior IT Specialist report to at NBC/TLMD CT?

The Senior IT Specialist reports directly to the Director of Technology & Engineering at the television station.

What kind of technical team does the Senior IT Specialist work with at NBC/TLMD CT?

The Senior IT Specialist works with a diverse technical team and is the head of Information Technology for the television station.

What departments within the television station does the Senior IT Specialist interact with?

The Senior IT Specialist interacts directly with end users, including newsroom operations, sales, and others with varying priorities and needs.

What are the key skills required for the Senior IT Specialist position at NBC/TLMD CT?

Key skills required for the position include knowledge of IT systems, ability to design and maintain infrastructure, address security needs, provide desktop support, and develop technology strategies, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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