Engineer, Digital Systems & Reliability

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:

• CCNA certification