IT ADMINISTRATOR - WEAU
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Job description
WEAU-TV is seeking an IT Administrator to support and maintain the station's information technology environment across the office, newsroom, and broadcast operations. This role is responsible for day-to-day IT support, network/system administration, security best practices, vendor coordination, and proactive monitoring to ensure high availability for mission-critical systems., * Provide Tier 1-2 technical support for station staff (Windows/macOS desktops/laptops, printers, conference room A/V, mobile devices).
- Administer and monitor network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, Wi Fi) and troubleshoot connectivity/performance issues.
- Support server and endpoint environments (on-prem and cloud as applicable), including:
- User provisioning and access management (e.g., Microsoft 365/Entra ID/Active Directory as applicable)
- Patch management and endpoint security
- Backup validation and basic disaster recovery procedures
- Maintain security hygiene: MFA, least privilege, vulnerability remediation coordination, phishing awareness reinforcement, and incident escalation.
- Support broadcast-adjacent and newsroom systems in coordination with Engineering/Operations (e.g., newsroom computers, shared storage access, basic workflow troubleshooting).
- Manage IT inventory, asset lifecycle, and documentation (network diagrams, standard builds, credentials handling per policy).
- Coordinate with Gray Media corporate IT/Technology teams and approved vendors for escalations, upgrades, and projects.
- Assist with onboarding/offboarding, workstation builds, and standard software deployments.
- Participate in periodic after-hours maintenance windows and respond to critical outages as needed.
Requirements
Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in VLAN?, * 3+ years of hands-on experience in IT support and/or systems/network administration.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across:
- Windows (desktop/server concepts) and common business applications
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and Wi Fi
- Experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange/Teams/SharePoint fundamentals) and identity/access concepts.
- Familiarity with endpoint security tools, patching practices, and basic backup/restore validation.
- Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical users and document solutions.
- Valid driver's license and ability to lift/move standard IT equipment., * Experience with broadcast or media environments (newsroom/broadcast workflows, high-availability operations).
- Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), cloud administration, and scripting (PowerShell).
- Networking/security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft certifications) are a plus.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings (https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings), you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references