Senior Web Platforms Engineer - Digital Commerce

Business Unit Summary The Digital PlatformEngineering team performs Web Server Administration and Application Support forHSNs Digital / E-commerce platforms, including HSN.com, Mobile, and otherDigital experiences. This group is responsible for the administration,configuration, and monitoring of these platforms in a 24/7, highly available,and geo-clustered Web-based environment. A Day in the Life Plays an active technical role in the planning phase of new projects and may serve as a technical lead. Analyzes business requirements for system infrastructure. Implements hardware and systems software upgrades to existing servers. Solves inoperability issues and acts as a Go-to person for system infrastructure. Works with client team in testing and implementing systems and releases. Communicates plans, status, and issues to higher management levels; participates in presentations to senior leadership. Performs administration, configuration, and monitoring of Web-based Digital / E-commerce platforms. Deploys, installs, and configures the components of the system infrastructure. Works directly with all areas of IT and provides technical direction to more junior level engineers on the Digital Platforms team. Works closely with customers to determine their strategic business requirements and measures system performance against expectations. Supports production systems, as required, through performance optimization, problem resolution and timely issue communications. Keys to Success At HSN, ifyou are Agile, Innovative, Pioneering, Dynamic, Boundaryless, Passionate,Customer-Centric, Collaborative, and Results-Focused, you will love it here! Must Haves Bachelors Degree in a Computerrelated field or equivalent years of related technical experience. At least 5 years of applicableexperience in Web Server Administration. Web-based applicationsusing IIS 7 and 7.5, ASP.net. Load balancing andnetwork infrastructure to maintain highly available platforms. Experience managing code deployments with multiple complexenvironments (dev, QA, load & production). Experience administering server operating systems (Win 2003, 2008 & 2008R2) and Web based applications. Experience working with site performance tools at various levels,external synthetic monitoring, and overall platform health. Exceptional problem solving skills and attention to details. Solid understanding of various industry standardprotocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, Active Directory, etc.). Experience effectively managing projects in a cross-functionalenvironment utilizing the above technologies. Displays strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with all management levels,including both verbal and written (documentation) communication skills. Highly motivated and independent; good at prioritization and results oriented. Deepworking knowledge of Content Delivery Networks. A self-learner; ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technologyand apply it to business needs, and integrate multiple tools together to solvebusiness problems. (Candidates will be considered in totality of their skills and experience versus strict interpretation of must haves.) Nice to Haves Application Performance Management (APM) experience. Proficiencyin PowerShell Scripting and Web Application Deployments. ProficientUNIX/Linux skills. Familiarity with SQL based query languages. StorageMethodologies experience a plus. Experiencewith live and static video delivery over the Internet in various industrystandard formats. Why HSN HSNs uniqueblend of Retail, Television and eCommerce create a one-of-a-kind workingenvironment. Our employees enjoy acompetitive benefit program including health and retirement plans, merchandisediscounts, volunteer days, and more. Weencourage growth and development across the company. Most importantly, we have fun. Follow HSN Careers on Facebook, Twitter andLinkedIn. To learnmore, visit http://www.hsn.com/careers About HSN,Inc. HSN, Inc.(Nasdaq:HSNI) is a $4 billion interactive multichannel retailer with strongdirect-to-consumer expertise among its two operating segments, HSN andCornerstone. HSNi offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences on TV,online, via mobile devices, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores. HSN, aleading interactive multichannel retailer which offers a curated assortment ofexclusive products combined with top brand names, now reaches approximately 94million homes (24 hours a day, seven days a week, live 364 days a year).HSN.com offers a differentiated digital experience by leveraging content,community and commerce. In addition to its existing media platforms, HSN is theindustry leader in transactional innovation, including services such as HSNShop by Remote®, the only service of its kind in the U.S., the HSN Shopping Appfor mobile handheld devices and HSN on Demand®. Cornerstone comprises leadinghome and apparel lifestyle brands including Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®,Garnet Hill®, Grandin Road®, and Improvements®. Cornerstone distributesapproximately 325 million catalogs annually, operates five separate digitalsales sites and operates 14 retail and outlet stores. #LI-JB1