Job Title: Dedicated TOC Network Engineer (1 year FTC) - 2 Roles Available!
We’re seeking a skilled and highly focused Dedicated TOC Network Engineer to support the delivery of live sports broadcasts for a major British football league.
You will be working in a cutting-edge, 24/7 technical operations environment, supporting tier-1 global broadcasts.
You will join a high-performance team focused on live network and video delivery and gain deep expertise in advanced IP media transport and video encoding platforms.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage all technical aspects of live sports transmissions including check-in, configuration, and monitoring.
* Perform advanced monitoring and troubleshooting across IP networks (Arista, Net Insight), video encoders (Mediakind, Appear), and system infrastructure (Linux/Windows).
* Support incident management by investigating and resolving issues, producing detailed reports, and participating in post-incident reviews.
* Maintain and improve documentation, workflows, and infrastructure relating to the client-specific technology stack.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and clients in a high-pressure live environment.
* Participate in matchday coverage rotas (shift-based, non-overnight) including weekends and some holidays.
Ideal Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a network or broadcast engineering role, ideally within live transmission environments.
* Strong understanding of IP media transport protocols: RTP, ST 2022-7, SRT, UDP, Multicast.
* Experience with network equipment (Cisco, Arista, Net Insight) and professional encoders (Mediakind, Appear).
* Familiarity with video monitoring tools (TAG, Bridgetech) and system monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Grafana).
* Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
* Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain focus during live events.
* Willingness to work flexible, event-based hours.
This role will be based in West Drayton (5x days a week).
You will be working on a shift rota to support the premier league fixture list. This role will involve you working Saturday and Sunday most weeks. The shift rota will also cover 24/7.
Up to £60,000
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
* Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Technology, Information and Media
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