Systems Engineer

Job TitleThe Systems Engineer is an individual contributor on the Digital Newsroom (DNR) Systems Administration team responsible for the engineering, automation, and operational reliability of the Dalet media-asset-management platform and related production systems in New York and Washington, DC.The Systems Engineer works closely with editorial, media desk, library, and operations teams, partners with Dalet support and internal engineering groups on Mimir, Pyramid, and Project Fresh Start initiatives, and contributes to the team's transition from reactive ticket handling to automated detection and remediation. Success requires strong Dalet platform knowledge, disciplined scripting in PowerShell and Bash, and dependable ownership through completion — including weekends and live production windows.A snapshot of your responsibilities:Dalet Platform Engineering & AdministrationMonitoring, Scripting & AutomationMimir, Migrations & Platform ProgramsProduction Pipelines & Linux AdministrationOperations, Documentation & CollaborationWhat you will need:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.3–5+ years of systems engineering, Linux administration, or broadcast/media platform support experience.Hands-on experience with Dalet Galaxy / Dalet Plus or comparable MAM platforms strongly preferred.Proficiency in PowerShell and Bash scripting; ability to build and maintain production monitoring automation.Working knowledge of Linux administration, MS-SQL, XML/metadata workflows, and basic networking.Experience supporting live production or newsroom editorial environments.Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ownership through completion.Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable partnering with vendors, editorial staff, and engineering teams.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $54.75-57.69 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.View more detail about FOX Benefits.