Head of Technology

Head Of Technology

As a key member of the TEGNA Stream Center manager team, the Head of Technology and Operations is a leadership position responsible for process development, documentation, and support for TEGNA's Spoke-Hub server and workstation platform. Managing a team of IT and Engineering specialists and working with Operational team members, key vendors, and local TEGNA Engineering teams, this position will recommend, architect, and implement toolsets and services to ensure the health, security and optimal performance of the entire TEGNA Stream Center (Charlotte Hub). This includes the TEGNA Hub Data Centers, on premise infrastructure, as well as Spoke infrastructure.

This position will be responsible for documenting changes and managing capital upgrades to ensure technology is deployed and maintained with minimal impact to the Hub business center. This position will work effectively with other IT teams, corporate departments, business units, consultants and service providers to ensure smooth operation of TEGNA's Broadcast platforms within the Charlotte Hub environment. Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions to enhance the TSC viability including, but not limited to, patch application, Crispin Mapper rule changes, PRTG implementation, IP hardware upgrades. Candidate should also have familiarity with multicast environments, video routers, PTA servers, automation, and server patching.

Responsibilities :

• Proactively ensure that TEGNA maintains a healthy and secure server and workstation environment.
• Manage and execute special projects.
• Coach, mentor, and manage IT and Engineering staff.
• Resolve problems and document resolutions.
• Architect and implement toolsets and build workflows to drive automation.
• React to changes positively, handle other essential tasks as assigned, and productively challenge the status quo as appropriate.
• Provide on-call and after-hours support through an on-call rotation.

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