Broadcast Network Engineer

FOX News Network, LLC • $91K — $143K *

New York, NY 10025Hybrid

Media

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

7+ years of experience with large scale networks
Proven track record in designing and implementing mission-critical networks
Expert knowledge of Arista and Cisco networking platforms
Strong troubleshooting abilities with innovative problem-solving skills
Knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 standards
Willingness to teach and train others

Responsibilities

Gather and assess current network configurations
Identify risks and propose alternative solutions
Design solutions for transporting live content over high-bandwidth IP networks
Collaborate to troubleshoot service impacting issues
Integrate new technology with external vendors
Address network capacity issues proactively
Document all changes to network topology

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Various benefits as per applicable plan documents
Collective bargaining benefits for union employees

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX News is looking for a Broadcast Network Engineer to join the team in NY. As the Network Engineer, you will be focused on Media and Broadcast, to design, implement, and administer highly resilient and scalable network(s) supporting media workflows and live broadcast for Fox News. As a member of the Software-defined Networking (SDN) Broadcast Infrastructure team, you will work closely with multiple teams and disciplines across the enterprise to conceptualize, build, and integrate solutions and services to support the challenging real-time requirements of the media/broadcast business.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathering, planning, and assessing current network configuration
Identify architectural risks and propose alternatives and solutions
Work with SDN team to design networking solutions capable of transporting live content (uncompressed) over dedicated high-bandwidth IP networks
Collaborate with teams across the organization to troubleshoot service impacting issues
Team up with outside vendors to successfully test and integrate new technology
Track, report, and proactively address network capacity issues
Discover and implement new technologies that simplify the network environment while improving security and performance
Fully document all changes to network topology
Track, report, and proactively deploy firmware/software updates on switching equipment when needed
Network capacity planning, performance tuning and troubleshooting
Create and maintain up to date documentation of the network environment detailing configuration of deployed solutions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale mission critical networks
Experience troubleshooting complex problems while delivering innovative solutions
Knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 - Professional Media Over Managed IP Networks standards
7+ years working with large scale networks
Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with network platforms such as Arista, and Cisco,
Expert network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills
Willingness and ability to teach and train others

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

Media Technology and/or broadcast experience
BS in a Computer Science
Experience with automation and scripting
Cisco CCNP, or equivalent Arista certification
Experience with Spine-leaf Architecture

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $44.00-68.75 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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