Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and evolve the core systems that power identity, access, and platform reliability across cloud and enterprise environments. This role combines Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, and SRE practices with a strong focus on Okta, Active Directory, and operational excellence.
 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Administer and operate Okta, Active Directory, and identity systems including SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management

• Design secure authentication and authorization solutions across enterprise and cloud platforms

• Operate AWS infrastructure and support migrations from hosted/on-prem systems to AWS

• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)

• Enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

• Implement reusable infrastructure patterns and automation

• Monitor system health using observability tools

• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis

• Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or similar

• Collaborate with engineering, security, and product teams to deliver scalable solutions

• Document systems and promote best practices across teams

Qualifications

Qualifications

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 4–8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, Systems, or SRE roles

• Hands-on experience with Okta, Active Directory, or similar identity platforms

• Experience migrating infrastructure from hosted/on-prem environments to AWS

• Strong AWS knowledge and cloud infrastructure experience

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

• Solid Linux, networking, and security fundamentals

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.)

• Familiarity with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)

• Experience supporting production systems and incident response

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

BONUS POINTS FOR

• Identity federation (SAML, OIDC, Zero Trust)

• GitOps or ArgoCD experience

• Observability tools (Datadog)

• Compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR)

• AWS certifications

• Experience with AI/ML or AI-assisted tooling

WORKER TYPE

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. #LI-remote

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.