A media services organization in Connecticut is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their growing team as their new Engineer - Digital / Broadcast Reliability. In this role, the Engineer - Digital / Broadcast Reliability will be responsible for facilitating support efforts to ensure the maximum reliability for all operations, including live event production.
Responsibilities:
- Configure, maintain, and issue resolution of all transmission, monitoring, and communication systems related to operations, including live event productions
- Ensure the engineering designs, plans, maintenance, and other activities related to engineered systems result in a safe and reliable transmission operation
- Act as a liaison with Engineers, Operators, and leadership to facilitate support of cross-disciplinary operations and engineered systems
- Interface with the Telecommunications carriers and vendors to identify, escalate and resolve issues, commit maintenance windows, as well as improve on overall performance
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in Video Streaming System Engineering Design, Configuration, and Maintenance
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and/or a related field
- Solid understanding of IP networking
- Familiarity with Linux OS, Bash, AWS EC2Familiarity of video transport standards/protocols (e.g., MPEG, HEVC, HLS, RTP, ASI, HLS, CMAF, DASH) and DAI standards (e.g., SCTE 104 and SCTE 35)
- Proficiency in MS Office, Visio (or similar), and AutoCad (or similar)
- Familiarity with baseband video protocols (HD-SDI, 2110 and 2022-6/7), 4K/HDR standards, Dolby 5.1 and Atmos audio standards
- Familiarity with Broadcast Technologies, including routing and switching, frame sync, large-scale KVMs
- Demonstrated experience in Product Ownership
- Previous experience in a Supervisory role
- Good project management skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills: