Broadcast System Engineer

Title: Broadcast System Engineer Location: Sterling, VA Duration: Long Term Contract Job Description: Looking for a Broadcast System Engineer flexible working in overnight shift and working experience in TV/Broadcast. Responsibilities: · To provide technical support for all our Broadcast Services related to infrastructure, traditional playout systems, and hybrid-cloud playout systems. · To ensure the highest possible levels of technical and operational continuity to all Discovery Networks and maintaining core infrastructure and system health, signal path integrity and signal quality throughout Origination Center. · Prioritize tasks and respond to calls to quickly resolve technical issues as they arise from Master Control, Live events, Asset management and related areas. · Understanding of signal routing control systems to route video/audio and Video -over-IP signals. · Perform shift check routines to ensure the healthy status of the origination facility equipment. · Compilation of Standard Operating Procedures and documentation in support of Maintenance and Operations. · Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment and maintain superior customer service demeanor. · Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and meet the demands of a complex work environment. · Continuous refining of procedures, development, training, and collaboration is a key to our team success. Experience: · 2 to 5 years’ experience in Information Technology or Broadcast Media environment. · Preferred IT certification ex. CCNA, MCP, CompTIA A+/Network+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, VMware Associate or equivalent are also a plus. · Basic experience with Linux, Windows OS, VMware, AWS EC2 and Knowledge of basic network troubleshooting using ubiquitous OS tools (ex. ping, trace route, netstat). · Working knowledge of remote support tools such as RDP, VNC, Telnet, and SSH. · Knowledge of cloud-based fundamentals and current technological offerings of vendors such as Amazon AWS is highly desirable. · Demonstrated knowledge of serial digital broadcast equipment and measurement equipment. · Preferred understanding of broadcast automation systems. Mediator and Pharos is a plus. · Ability to understand and produce system drawings and signal flows. AutoCAD skills is a plus. · Demonstrate the capability to patch around video signals and take other emergency corrective actions rapidly to maintain on-air status of television networks. Escalate to Management during high-priority incidents or during a loss of services. · Good written and verbal communication skills needed to coordinate both within our department and between departments in various global locations. · Ability to work any shift schedule. · Ability to work with minimal supervision. · Understanding of multicast signals and delivery systems a plus. Required Skills: · MUST be Flexible and able to work in 24/7 operations center · Must be willing to work the shifts/weekends Holiday. · A least 2 are needed for the overnight shift · TV/Broadcast experience · Basic Network, Computer and Audio Visual Knowledge · AWS knowledge · Troubleshooting/Problem solving/working collaboratively · Objective: Keeping the signal on-air 24/7: Linear Programs/channels globally Education: · Degrees are not a must but Certificates are a PLUS About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com. Recruiter Details: Name: Nagarjun Manney Email: nagarjun@ustechsolutionsinc.com Internal Reference Id: 24-02432