Senior Technical Engineer

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Technical Engineer position will provide hardware and software support for mission critical computer and technical systems required for the broadcast of live and pre-taped events.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position requires a solid technical IT background to maintain on-air operations of server-based digital video and audio control systems, graphics and non-linear editing systems, automation systems and their associated software and hardware infrastructure, as well as the engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Interface with business stakeholders to identify requirements and recommend and engineer solutions to fit business needs.
• Assume leadership function to oversee the technical operations of marquee events (Super Bowl, Final Four, etc).
• Interface with users, Engineers and Television Broadcast Maintenance personnel to install, configure and debug broadcast applications and systems.
• Ability to work independently to quickly troubleshoot and isolate problems within a fast paced on-air environment.
• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
• Able to follow directions and think independently when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
• Experience required with Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016 and Win7/8/10 operating systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
• Minimum of 6 years of experience working in IT or broadcast engineering field.
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other advanced technical degree or five to ten years' equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of network administration- routers/switches, subnetting, VLANs
• Knowledgeable on industry cabling standards such as fiber, coax, Cat5/6
• Working knowledge of Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Linux
• Understanding of SQL, Signiant/Aspera, ENPS, and ENCO, highly desirable.
• Understanding of live production- from both studio and remote perspectives is desirable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of Audio, Video, Control Systems, RF, Fiber-Optics, and MPEG broadcast distribution systems preferred
• Must be able to generate and update system documentation.
• Must be able to conform to ViacomCBS security policies, initiatives, and compliance reporting.
• Must be able to work calmly under extremely high pressure situations.
• Required travel approximately 30%.



Preferred:
• Cisco CCNA desirable.

FUNCTION: IT/Technology Operations

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9z709-3-143-9-115-42 in your application.