Network Architect - El Segundo, CA - Georgia IT Inc.

Job Title                  : Network Architect       
Location                 : El Segundo, CA
Position Type      : Contract
Rate                          : DOE
 
Minimum Qualifications:

•        BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or related discipline
•        12 yrs or more experience working in a similar or related field
•        In-depth understanding of Video network Architecture framework /broadcast/broadband/OTT/IPTV video workflow

Functional expertise in the following areas:
·        OTT, IPTV, MobileTV experience.
·        Content Production, Management, Delivery & Distribution
·        Content management systems.
·        Content processing: Encoding, Transcoding
·        Video Compression and Distribution – Headend: Encoders and Decoders, multiplexers
·        VoD technologies – video servers
·        Virtualization, Switching, Routing, Security devices, Load balancers
·        In-home networking for video: DLNA, Samba, home gateways
·        End user devices for multimedia applications (tablets, smartphones, Setop-box.)
·        QoS/QoE architecture and monitoring solutions

Strong knowledge on IP internetworking –
•        IP routing protocols like BGP, ISIS and OSPF
•        Multicast Routing Protocols such as PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, PIM-BSR etc.
•        QOS
•        Deep exposure to Cisco data center products such like CRS-1, ASR9K, Nexus 7K/5K/2K, 7600, 6500, IOS/IOS-XR software.
•        Understanding of latest trends and technologies including mobile and packet core preferred
•        Leadership qualities, including meeting facilitation, time management, organizational skills and ability to influence others.
•        Excellent communication skills are ideal in order to be able to participate and drive customer meetings, as well as develop solutions.
•        Ability to work under stressful situations, meet tight deadlines and deliver services with high quality