Senior Systems Engineer, Broadcast Engineering

How You’ll Make An Impact

As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will join our dynamic team dedicated to Media Content Engineering. This role is responsible for providing innovative solutions for the Broadcast product team and will be responsible for building and managing systems that directly impact content creation, distribution, and live broadcast. This role will be responsible for delivering products and solutions that directly affect revenue to SiriusXM.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, configure, and ensure the reliable operation of computer systems within the broadcast content environment.
• Adequately adhere to standard operating procedures within IT Operations, including staff training and documentation.
• Manage Windows servers & workstations, Linux servers, and the VMware virtual environment and the backend hardware supporting our virtual infrastructures.
• Guarantee system uptime, performance, resource allocation, and security align with SiriusXM security standards.
• Server Management:
  • Build, configure, and manage Windows Server (2012–2022) and Linux server environments, including installation, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and software integration.
  • Use SCCM to manage domain computer objects, create application packages, and deploy applications and patches across workstations.
  • Perform backup, restore, rollback, and disaster recovery operations while maintaining system documentation, compliance reporting, and patch/update schedules.
  • Apply core networking fundamentals—OSI/TCP/IP models, subnetting, NIC configuration, and network diagnostics—to ensure stable and secure infrastructure operations.
• Hardware Management:
  • Working knowledge of Cisco UCS platform including Cisco UCS Manager and firmware upgrades.
  • Knowledgeable of HP server platform, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting issues.
  • Active Directory (AD) Administration:
    • Oversee the AD domain infrastructure.
    • Manage AD objects, including user accounts and computer objects.
    • Create, modify, and troubleshoot Group Policy objects.
    • Knowledgeable about DNS, creating, managing host records and zones.
    • Proficient with managing DHCP.
  • Patch Management:
    • Experience deploying Microsoft & Linux security patches.
    • Affiliate in deploying patches to workstations and servers using Ivanti Security Controls.
  • File Servers And Permissions:
    • Manage Network File Servers and FTP resources.
    • Administer end-user accounts and permissions.
  • Virtual Platform:
    • Responsible for Virtual server infrastructure.
    • Monitor and troubleshoot any issues.
    • Collaborate with team members to perform upgrades.
    • Provide recommendations including new features, licensing requirements, high-availability, identity integration and risk assessment as appropriate.
    • Develop and document all aspects of the virtual infrastructure t as well as best practices and operating procedures.
    • Work with application Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to build and manage virtual machines.
    • Horizon View Virtual Desktop:
      • Conduct design, implementation, administration, and support of the virtual desktop infrastructure including data-center virtualized products and related components, server and data storage systems and systems software.
      • Monitor the virtual desktop environment and take necessary steps to optimize efficiency and improve performance.
      • Develop and document all aspects of the VDI environment as well as best practices and operating procedures.
      • Understand desktop image creation and optimization for optimal workstation performance.
    • Anti-Virus Management:
      • Understanding of anti-virus or endpoint security management.
      • Ability to deploy, configure and troubleshoot endpoint security agent to servers and workstations.
    • User Support:
      • Handle Tier 2 trouble tickets submitted by end users via Service Now.
      • Perform troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common hardware and software issues.

    What You’ll Need

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT systems or equivalent, relevant experience.
    • 5 + years of Enterprise Experience with Windows and Linux Administration.
    • Experience with Antivirus deployment and management - SentinelOne experience is a plus.
    • Experience with Vulnerability Management - Tenable Nessus experience is a plus.
    • Experience with CMDB - ServiceNow is a plus.
    • Experience with Virtualization Platforms.
    • Experience with Docker containers and orchestration.
    • Experience with Cisco UCS is a plus.
    • Experience with scripting skills like Bash, Python, Powershell.
    • Must be highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
    • Ability to work as part of a team of different subject matter experts as well as supervise others in design and implementation.
    • Motivated to keep pace with rapidly evolving broadcast and IT technologies.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
    • Ability to multitask, shift priorities, and be willing to adapt or improve.
    • Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
    • General proficiency and working knowledge in all areas of media engineering.
    • Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
    • Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.

    Required Qualifications

    • This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
    • To perform this position you must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

    Base Salary Range

    The base salary for this position is in the range of $106,400 to $145,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

    Discretionary Incentives

    This role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.