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.
Salary:
Up to £60,000