Senior Platform Engineer

Has God called and equipped you to serve in Ministry where the Good News of Jesus is shared with millions? If you’re passionate about building the backbone of mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. We’re looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who thrives on designing and evolving resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure across both cloud and on-prem environments. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of modernization—driving reliability, performance, and efficiency through automation, smart design, and forward-thinking innovation.

In addition, a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours? Mission, Beliefs & Values. If so, please read on.

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable hybrid infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including networking, identity, and resource organization.
• Install, configure, and manage server hardware, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and virtualization platforms (VMware/ESX/VCF), including lifecycle management, patching, and performance optimization.
• Design, deploy, and operate load-balanced, highly available, and distributed systems, leveraging cloud-native and on-premise technologies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash), integrating with version control and CI/CD pipelines to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Deploy, manage, and support containerized platforms and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes), enabling scalable application hosting and modernization initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security events using enterprise monitoring and logging tools; respond to incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain networking and security controls, including firewalls, access management, encryption, and vulnerability remediation across hybrid environments.
• Develop, test, and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, ensuring defined RPO/RTO objectives are met, including backup and restoration processes across platforms (e.g., StorOne, Nimble, Pure).
• Maintain and continuously improve technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and operational runbooks to support consistent and reliable operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, and application teams to deliver platform solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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We are looking for a very specific skill set. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 3–5+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with VMware/ESX and enterprise server environments.
• Experience backup recovery and storage
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and system architecture.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, ability to build trust and value others; communicate effectively; and collaborate with others.
• High level of integrity; demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance and Ministry goals.

Why work for K-LOVE?

K-LOVE 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 singular radio station, K-LOVE 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, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. K-LOVE employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Nashville, TN and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

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

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, K-LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, K-LOVE is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), K-LOVE has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”