Sr. Broadcast IT Engineer

Job Description

Summary of Position

As a Senior member of the Starz Broadcast IT Engineering team, you will assume a lead role in engineering, design, installation, configuration, documentation, troubleshooting and systems maintenance for On-Air Origination, Post-Production, Media Encoding, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Disaster Recovery, Motion Graphics, and all interconnecting data Networks.

Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor other Broadcast Engineering team members in your areas of expertise

• Act as a liaison with other Starz departments to resolve technical issues

• Work with Broadcast IT Engineering management and team to develop forward-thinking procedures, processes and systems designs

• Extensive IP Network and Ethernet connectivity troubleshooting skills, including: TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, and multicasting

• Advanced working knowledge of multi-channel automation systems, components and workflows, and troubleshooting procedures

• Strong working knowledge of and troubleshooting Network Management Systems (NMS), SNMP MIBs, OIDs, traps and WMI

• Strong working knowledge of Cloud-based services, architectures, workflows and applications for linear and non-linear content storage, transcoding and delivery

• Strong working knowledge and configuration of Windows, Mac, and Linux PC workstation/server operating systems and hardware component troubleshooting

• Advanced working knowledge of commonly used IP, SD/HD/UHD SDI video and digital audio protocols and standards

• Strong working knowledge of Quality Control and Closed-Captioning systems, Quality Assurance, Post Production video and audio editing systems, Motion Graphics systems and file-based workflows

• Strong Monitoring & Control system support and troubleshooting to maintain a stable, reliable on-air product

• Competent working knowledge of Storage Area Network file systems, configuration and permissions

• Competent working knowledge of Fibre Channel infrastructure and switch fabric configuration

• Competent working knowledge of Metadata Controller management

• Competent working knowledge of File Archiving/LTO procedures and support

• Ability to create clear SOPs, technical reference documents and drawings

• Ability to work closely with Vendors or Internal Departments for optimum hardware/software configuration and support

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field and/or equivalent experience

• Minimum five years of experience as a hands-on IT engineer in a broadcast and/or post-production environment

• Minimum four years of experience with configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet Network switches and routers

• Minimum four years of experience with configuring and troubleshooting Storage Area Networks, Network Attached Storage and Fibre Channel switches

• Minimum four years of experience with building, setup and configuration of Windows, Mac and Linux servers and/or workstations

• Ability to work effectively as a team leader, part of a team or individually with minimal supervision

• Ability and willingness to mentor less experienced Engineering team members in your areas of expertise

• Ability to adapt quickly to new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and online resources

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills and proficiency in establishing priorities with multiple projects under tight deadlines

Nice to Haves
• Work at any time in a 24 X 7 staffed environment

• Advanced working knowledge and experience with Ethernet packet analysis and/or Network performance management tools such as Wireshark, NetScout, InfoBlox, and LogicMonitor

• Successful completion of formal intermediate to advanced level Networking, SAN, AWS Cloud computing/infrastructure and/or other relevant training courses

• Ability to use SD/HD SDI waveform monitors to evaluate and interpret video and audio quality

• Ability to use SD/HD SDI routing switchers and patch panels to connect SD/HD SDI sources to destinations

• Ability to install and configure video/audio equipment

• Ability to fabricate custom video/audio and Ethernet copper cable assemblies

• Ability to perform routine, regular systems checks to document any anomalies

• Interact with Starz affiliates, providing routine satellite receiver information and authorizations

• Working knowledge of video and audio encoding compression standards

• Working knowledge of MPEG-4 encoders, MPEG Transport Stream analyzers and satellite transmission equipment

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Compensation

$95,400 – $149,300

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g477vy-18-226-87-83-42 in your application.