Systems & Cloud Infrastructure Senior Manager

Overview:

If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want you to shape the future of our infrastructure!

Here's some of what you will be doing:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of highly skilled Infrastructure & Platforms Engineers.
• Hire, train, and onboard new team members, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support employee growth and development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve high levels of performance and exceed expectations.
• Strategic Planning & Execution:
• Develop and implement the team's strategic plan, aligning with the organization's overall technology roadmap and business objectives.
• Define and prioritize team objectives and projects, ensuring they deliver maximum value to the organization.
• Monitor team performance against key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall service delivery.
• Infrastructure Operations:
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the infrastructure environment, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant security and regulatory standards.
• Technical Oversight:
• Maintain a strong understanding of current and emerging infrastructure technologies (e.g., cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, automation).
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and monitor infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required level of quality.
• Manage project risks and effectively resolve issues.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with other departments across the organization, including development, operations, and security teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, on technical and project-related matters.
• Represent the team in cross-functional meetings and committees.

Here's some experience we are seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications (e.g., ITIL, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or management role within an IT environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization technologies, and server/storage technologies.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to represent ministry and executive staff professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• What can we offer you?
• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events.

EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values.

Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”