We seek a highly motivated, technology-focused individual passionate about improving and simplifying Ford’s highly complex global infrastructure environment across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), on-premises data centers, and distributed locations in all major regions. As a GCP Cloud Architect, you will provide day-to-day responsibility with hands-on design and development wherever applicable for key cloud-native infrastructure, computing, database, network, storage, and interoperability initiatives. As a key member of our Enterprise Technology Group, you’ll play a critical part in crafting the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to bring to bear advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people’s lives, this is your opportunity. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help build vehicles that are as inquisitive as you are. We seek a highly motivated, technology-focused individual passionate about improving and simplifying Ford’s highly complex global infrastructure environment across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), on-premises data centers, and distributed locations in all major regions. - You will work with Technology and Software Platform teams to provide solutions for cloud infrastructure across the Ford Enterprise, including hosting, computing, databases, and networks. - Define, analyze, assemble, and integrate components to deliver infrastructure patterns for the business, including consideration for platforms, software, availability, scalability, and reliability. - Experienced with OpenShift/GKE and hands-on with GCP services and hands-on with GCP services, including Containers, Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Big Query, and Cloud Storage. - Design, build, and maintain GCP infrastructure to support our applications and services with high performance, scalable and secure cloud native applications on GCP. - Hands-on experience with application development experience leveraging technologies such as Java, Springboot, Python, etc. - Collaborate with other teams to integrate GCP services into our overall IT architecture. - Stay current with GCP technologies, and best practices and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. - Develop, advise and document GCP infrastructure and deployment processes along with experience on REST API, Agile tools, DevOps, Source control and versioning tools (Git, JIRA) and build CI/CD pipelines using CI/CD methodologies leveraging Jenkins, containers, Kubernetes etc. - Work with development teams to implement best practices for deploying and managing applications on GCP. - Monitor and optimize the performance of GCP resources. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GCP infrastructure and services wherever needed. - Supports the development of the technical design and documentation. Maintain open channels of communication by providing relevant information, technical expertise, and recommended best practices and patterns. - Hands on experience with public cloud services offering (covering Compute, Storage, Network, Web, Cognitive, AI, Functions, IAM, etc.). - Build big data solutions, ensure the guardrails, security and compliance of our GCP environment, Strong knowledge of Cloud security standards and principles including Identity and Access management. - Work on Serverless design, implementing Container As A Service (CaaS), Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) Security Compliance requirements, monitoring Infrastructure (IaaS), Network management, storage management and remediation automation. - Experience with Data center environments with a mix of Linux and Windows and system administration, troubleshooting, proficiency with CLI (Bash, PowerShell), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and monitoring tools. - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field - 10+ years of experience in IT or Technology-related disciplines with progressively increasing responsibility. - 5+ Experience working with cloud native Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and hybrid cloud environments such as researching the best use of cloud products and the ecosystem, designing, developing, implementing, and managing Google Cloud Platform infrastructure. - 3+ hands-on experience in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages. - 3+ years’ experience with application development using technologies such as Java, Springboot, Python, etc. - 2+ years’ experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Deployment Manager. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 7 - 8 ranges from $97,140-190,500. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Remote #LI-KF2

• Work with architecture and development teams to design secure and reliable infrastructure across Azure and on‑premises datacentres. • Responsibilities include designing and deploying Azure services (virtual machines, storage, networking), developing Infrastructure‑as‑Code templates (ARM/Terraform), and implementing VMware solutions such as vSphere, vCenter and ESXi. • Architect, deploy and optimize Genus’ virtualized environment using vSphere, vCenter and ESXi, ensuring high availability and disaster‑recovery capabilities. • Implement best practices for capacity planning, resource allocation and performance tuning, and troubleshoot virtualization performance issues. • Design, deploy and manage cloud applications using Azure services. • Automate provisioning using Infrastructure‑as‑Code templates and scripting (ARM templates, Terraform, PowerShell or Python). • Monitor and optimize Azure resources for performance and cost efficiency. • Ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory standards. • Act as a project‑focused engineer, delivering on‑prem, hybrid and cloud projects. • Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade and support cloud and on‑prem technology solutions, maintaining strong client and internal communications throughout the project lifecycle. • Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to peers and users. • Implement and support backup solutions (e.g., Veeam) and ensure that both Azure and VMware environments meet disaster‑recovery and business‑continuity requirements. • Configure and manage Azure Backup and Disaster Recovery services and ensure on‑prem backup strategies align with cloud recovery objectives. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including development, security and operations—to gather requirements, provide technical guidance and integrate hybrid infrastructure solutions. • Communicate progress to leadership and provide training and support to colleagues and end users. • Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency. • Develop scripts and processes to automate repetitive tasks and infrastructure deployments. • Implement monitoring, logging and alerting best practices to ensure reliability and proactive problem detection. • Build comprehensive observability across Genus’ hybrid infrastructure using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds. • Discover, map and monitor routers, switches, servers and firewalls to understand network and system performance. • Track latency, jitter and packet‑loss metrics to detect issues early, reduce downtime and optimize efficiency. • Configure, manage and troubleshoot firewall and security appliances—particularly Fortinet/FortiGate devices—to protect Genus’ network. • Develop and enforce security policies, monitor network traffic, perform system updates and patches, and collaborate with IT teams to resolve security issues and maintain compliance. • Support physical infrastructure and datacenter assets, including on‑premise virtualization infrastructure, bare‑metal hardware, server, backup and storage platforms. • Plan and execute datacentre projects, expand compute and storage capacity, apply application and OS patches, and troubleshoot performance issues using observability tools. • Embrace an automation mindset and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline processes and drive continuous improvements.

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 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 [email protected]. 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. - Business Segment: Digital Platforms & Ventures

• Manage our AWS infrastructure using ECS, Terraform, and other IaC tools • Build automation and self-service tools that enable product teams to work autonomously • Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems that detect problems before they become outages • Participate in on-call rotation for production infrastructure • Partner with product teams to understand their needs, troubleshoot issues, and evangelize platform capabilities • Improve deployment processes to make them faster and more flexible • Support compliance and regulatory initiatives • Leverage AWS managed services and industry-standard tools so we can focus on our business problems