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Paramount

Principal Engineer

Paramount, New York, New York, us, 10261

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co‑create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

In This Role You’ll We’re seeking a Principal Engineer to oversee and support a wide range of applications, IT infrastructure, and enterprise systems. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional with strong troubleshooting abilities and experience in enterprise‑level business‑critical environments. The ideal candidate would have a strong proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory, 2FA, and Microsoft O365.

Responsibilities

Participate in user access and provisioning for enterprise applications (Adobe Suite, Citrix VDI, Frame.IO, Sony Ci, InTune, JAMF, Avid Wolftech, AP ENPS, Send Word Now, etc.)

Troubleshoot application, network, and firewall issues; provide L2 support for Microsoft Active Directory, OKTA, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Slack

Administer Citrix VDI environments and system monitoring using tools like New Relic

Create and manage AD security groups, distribution lists, and functional mailboxes; handle user management and bulk AD operations

Support client onboarding, offboarding, and permissions in collaboration with HR, Legal, and InfoSec

Participate in system migrations, upgrades (e.g., Windows 11), and IT projects; conduct proof‑of‑concept testing for new solutions

Maintain and update technical documentation and IT procedures

Establish team training cadence

Basic Qualifications

BA/BS in computer science, broadcasting, business administration or equivalent work experience

3+ years working in an enterprise environment

Must be available weekends, holidays, overnights; extended shift hours may be required

Proficient with Windows OS & macOS

Experience in enterprise administration, application administration, system provisioning, and IT L2 support

Proficiency with Active Directory, Exchange Online, OKTA, Citrix, JAMF, and VDI management

Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, networks, user access and systems

Some domestic travel may be required – up to 10%

Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 45 lbs

Excellent organizational, documentation, and project management abilities

Effective communication with clients, team, and senior management

Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and collaborators

Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (New Relic, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint)

Experience supporting enterprise‑level onboarding, offboarding, and compliance processes

Bonus Skills

Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python) for system administration

Additional Information Hiring Salary Range:

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Generous paid time off

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams

Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life‑at‑paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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