Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Has God called and equipped you to serve in Ministry where the Good News of Jesus is shared with millions? We’re building infrastructure that’s scalable, secure, and built for the future—and we’re looking for a leader who’s excited to do the same. As our Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll set the strategic direction for enterprise platforms, champion automation and modernization, and tackle complex infrastructure challenges head‑on. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys influencing architecture, mentoring others, and making a lasting impact.

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…

• Strategic Infrastructure Architecture & Implementation
• Provide technical leadership in designing, architecting, and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions across network, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud-based systems, and, telecommunications.
• Set the strategic direction for infrastructure architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term scalability.
• Lead complex integrations of emerging infrastructure technologies, ensuring optimized performance, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee technical infrastructure roadmaps, ensuring future readiness for growth and innovation.
• Automation & Innovation
• Lead enterprise automation initiatives leveraging scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Promote infrastructure-as-code adoption, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies that advance infrastructure capabilities.
• Technical Leadership & Governance
• Define and enforce infrastructure standards, best practices, and governance models.
• Champion security, compliance, and operational excellence across all infrastructure components.
• Provide architectural reviews and approvals for all major infrastructure projects.
• System Oversight & Problem Resolution
• Lead the resolution of the most complex infrastructure incidents, including systemic performance issues, advanced security threats, and large-scale service disruptions.
• Anticipate and proactively mitigate risks through capacity planning, performance tuning, and business continuity strategies.
• Drive post-incident reviews and lead implementation of systemic improvements.
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Provide deep, authoritative knowledge in virtualization, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), networking, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), telecommunications, and security engineering.
• Guide organizational adoption of modern architectures such as microservices, hybrid cloud, and zero-trust security.
• Mentorship & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a mentor and technical guide to senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Partner with product, security, and application teams to ensure infrastructure solutions support business needs.
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to organizational decision-making at the executive level.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management
• Ensure comprehensive, enterprise-level documentation including architectural diagrams, workflows, and operational procedures.
• Drive the creation and continual improvement of internal knowledge bases and documentation portals.
• Establish documentation standards for consistency across the Infrastructure engineering teams.
• Professional Development & Industry Engagement
• • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices.
  • Represent the organization at industry conferences, panels, and technical communities.
  • Pursue and maintain advanced industry certifications to reinforce subject matter authority.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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 professional experience (Master’s degree preferred).

• License/Certification

  • Advanced industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, VMware Certified Design Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive infrastructure engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a principal or staff engineering role.
• Proven track record of designing and leading enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions.
• Expert-level proficiency in server, storage, virtualization, cloud, networking, containerization, and automation/orchestration platforms.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve the most complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and organizational infrastructure strategy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values, with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to the culture, mission and values of K-LOVE and Air1.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

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.”