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DNOC Engineer
Contract-to-hire
Hybrid (Stamford, CT)
$40-50/hr
We are seeking an individual to support a Fortune Broadcast Media & Entertainment organization as a DNOC Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for configuration, maintenance, and issue resolution of all transmission, monitoring, and communication systems related to operations, including live event productions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to liaison with engineers, operators, and leadership to facilitate support of cross-disciplinary operations and engineered systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in systems engineering design, configuration, and maintenance
- Understanding of IP networking (LAN, WAN, multi-layer networks)
- Experience with OTT Monitoring and tools like Witbe, TAG, TouchStream and more.
- Intermediate skills in IT and related hardware trouble shooting
- Understanding of Basic Streaming Video Workflows- HLS, DASH, and related
- Proficiency in MS Office, Lucid Suite (or similar)
- Ability to prepare and deliver written and oral communications of complex matters
- Familiarity with baseband video protocols (HD-SDI, 2110 and 2022-6/7), 4K/HDR a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work under the pressures of a live television environment
- Proven track-record of issue resolution and troubleshooting technical systems
- Previous experience in data center operations, master control, broadcast & digital telecommunications, energy generation plant, or similar critical systems support roles
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and issue resolution of all transmission, monitoring, and communication systems related to operations, including live event productions
- Ensure the plans, maintenance, and other activities related to engineered systems result in a safe and reliable transmission operation. This is inclusive of transmission paths, switching stations, encoding and decoding, timing, routing, and scheduling systems
- Liaison with engineers, operators, and leadership to facilitate support of cross-disciplinary operations and engineered systems
- Interface with Telecommunications carriers and vendors to identify, escalate and resolve issues, commit maintenance windows, as well as improve on overall performance
- Develop, maintain, and iterate standard operation procedures associated with technical operations to improve human/machine interface reliability. This includes, but is not limited to, audio/video and communications systems, the QC process for live events, outgoing transmission activity, and in-depth streaming monitoring
What’s In it for you?
- High ownership role with influence on system design, engineering standards, and data reliability
- Exposure to complex data ecosystems supporting analytics, products, and content delivery
- Collaborative environment that values strong engineering fundamentals and thoughtful design
- Ability to make a meaningful impact within a large-scale, high-visibility organization
Salary : $40 - $50