Broadcast System Engineer at US Tech Solutions

Title: Broadcast System Engineer

Location: Sterling, VA

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Looking for a Broadcast System Engineer flexible working in overnight shift and working experience in TV/Broadcast.

Responsibilities:

· To provide technical support for all our Broadcast Services related to infrastructure, traditional playout systems, and hybrid-cloud playout systems.

· To ensure the highest possible levels of technical and operational continuity to all Discovery Networks and maintaining core infrastructure and system health, signal path integrity and signal quality throughout Origination Center.

· Prioritize tasks and respond to calls to quickly resolve technical issues as they arise from Master Control, Live events, Asset management and related areas.

· Understanding of signal routing control systems to route video/audio and Video -over-IP signals.

· Perform shift check routines to ensure the healthy status of the origination facility equipment.

· Compilation of Standard Operating Procedures and documentation in support of Maintenance and Operations.

· Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment and maintain superior customer service demeanor.

· Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and meet the demands of a complex work environment.

· Continuous refining of procedures, development, training, and collaboration is a key to our team success.

Experience:

· 2 to 5 years’ experience in Information Technology or Broadcast Media environment.

· Preferred IT certification ex. CCNA, MCP, CompTIA A+/Network+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, VMware Associate or equivalent are also a plus.

· Basic experience with Linux, Windows OS, VMware, AWS EC2 and Knowledge of basic network troubleshooting using ubiquitous OS tools (ex. ping, trace route, netstat).

· Working knowledge of remote support tools such as RDP, VNC, Telnet, and SSH.

· Knowledge of cloud-based fundamentals and current technological offerings of vendors such as Amazon AWS is highly desirable.

· Demonstrated knowledge of serial digital broadcast equipment and measurement equipment.

· Preferred understanding of broadcast automation systems. Mediator and Pharos is a plus.

· Ability to understand and produce system drawings and signal flows. AutoCAD skills is a plus.

· Demonstrate the capability to patch around video signals and take other emergency corrective actions rapidly to maintain on-air status of television networks. Escalate to Management during high-priority incidents or during a loss of services.

· Good written and verbal communication skills needed to coordinate both within our department and between departments in various global locations.

· Ability to work any shift schedule.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Understanding of multicast signals and delivery systems a plus.

Required Skills:

· MUST be Flexible and able to work in 24/7 operations center

· Must be willing to work the shifts/weekends Holiday.

· A least 2 are needed for the overnight shift

· TV/Broadcast experience

· Basic Network, Computer and Audio Visual Knowledge

· AWS knowledge

· Troubleshooting/Problem solving/working collaboratively

· Objective: Keeping the signal on-air 24/7: Linear Programs/channels globally

Education:

· Degrees are not a must but Certificates are a PLUS

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

Recruiter Details:
Name: Nagarjun Manney
Email: nagarjun@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Reference Id: 24-02432