Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCity:Bristol, CT
Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote:Onsite (4 days a week)
Duration: 24 months
Rate Range: Up to$85/hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract)
Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B
Work Timings: Sunday-Tuesday from 6PM-6AM and Wednesday from 6PM - Midnight.
Must Have:
* Media Engineering (5+ years)
* Good understanding of Spectrum Analyzer.
* Should know the difference between C-Band and Ku-Band
* SMPTE Standards (ST 2110, ST 2022-7, ST 2059, etc.)
* SDI/IP Media Routing & Signal Flow
* AWS or other Cloud Infrastructure (with certification)
* Evertz control systems (VistaLink, Magnum, VIP, VUE)
* Streaming Media (MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000/XS)
* Broadcast & Post-Production Systems (Avid, Adobe, Viz, Dalet, Ross, Lawo, Calrec)
* AutoCAD or similar tools for reading technical schematics
* Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting (Tier 2/3 support)
* RF/Satellite/Fiber Distribution Systems
* Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, NodeJS)
* Monitoring tools and system health platforms
Responsibilities:
* Help with upgrading all the IPTV boxes on campus in production areas and Working on RF and transmission aspects of projects, among other things.
* Sustain, troubleshoot, and optimize media production and distribution systems including playout, contribution, cloud, and networking.
* Resolve system outages and complex issues escalated from Tier 1 or Tier 2 support.
* Participate in upgrades and patching of hardware/software within production environments.
* Lead incident resolution and root cause analysis across cloud, software, and hardware-based broadcast infrastructure.
* Perform routine preventative maintenance on production systems including playout servers, automation systems, video routers, and transmission gear.
* Contribute to design/build projects supporting media engineering needs across studios, control rooms, and virtual environments.
* Support cloud-based compute and storage systems including monitoring AWS EC2, S3/Glacier and other services.
* Review and maintain documentation for media workflows, system diagrams, and escalation protocols.
* Collaborate with internal and third-party vendors to uphold service quality and SLAs.
* Support planning, procurement, and integration of new technologies into the media ecosystem.
* Provide mentorship and hands-on training for junior engineering staff.
* Participate in regular on-call rotations and after-hours incident support as required.
Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years of hands-on media engineering experience in a broadcast or live production environment.
* Demonstrated expertise with IP-based broadcast systems and hybrid SDI/IP environments.
* Strong understanding of compression standards and streaming formats.
* Experience working with cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (Terraform, scripting).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.
* Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms; valid driver’s license required.
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
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