Broadcast Network Engineer - Talent Wave Associates, LLC

Location: Stamford, CT

Hours: Noon-Midnight Saturday and Sunday, plus one 8-10 hour day Monday through Friday (flexible based on candidate availability)

Duration: 1-year contract with potential extensions up to 3 years

Position Overview:

Join our client’s dynamic team as a skilled Post Production Network Engineer. You will be pivotal in ensuring seamless connectivity, performance, and reliability of post-production systems and infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the technological backbone of global multimedia and entertainment operations.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience in network engineering, focusing on post-production, broadcast, or multimedia environments
• Strong knowledge of video production systems, including video servers, storage solutions, editing workstations, and streaming technologies
• Proficiency in networking protocols, routing, switching, and firewall configurations (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, VLAN, DNS, and DHCP)
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques
• Familiarity with video over IP technologies (e.g., NDI, SMPTE 2110) and industry-standard post-production tools
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by production schedules

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the entertainment, sports, or media industry
• Familiarity with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Certifications in networking (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent)
• Experience with Palo Alto servers and/or cybersecurity
• Knowledge of Avid, Adobe Premiere, Vizrt, and Brainstorm

Day to Day:

• Manage, troubleshoot, and optimize post-production network systems for high-performance video editing, streaming, and content delivery
• Collaborate with post-production and broadcast teams to design and implement efficient and scalable network solutions for video workflows
• Provide real-time technical support and resolve network-related issues during live production and editing sessions
• Ensure seamless integration of storage, servers, and other production-related hardware with the network infrastructure
• Monitor and maintain the health of production network equipment, addressing performance bottlenecks and potential failures
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth operations of content distribution pipelines, including OTT platforms, streaming services, and broadcast outlets
• Perform regular system updates, maintenance, and backups to safeguard critical production assets
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting procedures
• Implement and manage security measures to protect sensitive production data across internal and external networks

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.