What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at Daystar Television Network?
Company Description
Daystar Television Network, founded by Marcus and Joni Lamb, is one of the largest and fastest-growing faith-based television networks globally. The network is unique as the only Christian broadcaster available in every home across Israel. With a commitment to philanthropy, Daystar partners with notable charitable initiatives, such as the Daystar House of Hope for Holocaust survivors in Israel and the Irene Gleeson Foundation supporting children in Uganda. Daystar is dedicated to delivering faith-based content to millions worldwide.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Bedford, TX, for a Senior Network Engineer. The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity and optimal performance. Day-to-day tasks include network administration, troubleshooting network issues, enhancing network security, and optimizing network design to meet organizational needs. The engineer will work collaboratively with IT teams to maintain a secure and efficient network system.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Network Administration and Network Engineering
- Strong skills in Troubleshooting and resolving network issues
- Proficiency in Network Security, including safeguarding systems and data
- Experience in Network Design and system optimization
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are a plus
Key Responsibilities
Operate and support Broadcast network infrastructure
• Maintain and support Broadcast network equipment and services
• Support the Segmented Network Environment between Corporate IT and Broadcast Production networks
• Manage Broadcast firewalls (FortiGate preferred):
• Firewall policies and rule implementation
• Implement and manage Network Access Control
• Support VPN configuration
• Work collaboratively with IT and Production teams for Network security enforcement
Switching, routing, and traffic operations
• Support Juniper and Arista switching environments
• Maintain VLAN configuration and segmentation
• Implement routing (OSPF, BGP)
• Support multicast traffic (PIM, IGMP)
• Assist with QoS configuration for media workflows
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and security
• Monitor network health and performance
• Perform log analysis and support SIEM tools (FortiAnalyzer)
• Troubleshoot issues affecting broadcast operations
• Escalate network issues to IT Network Engineering when required
Broadcast and streaming systems support
• Support IP broadcast workflows such as SMPTE ST 2110, Dante, NDI
• Maintain network connectivity for ingest, playout, routing, monitoring, and control systems
• Assist NOC and Studio Engineering with signal transport and media-over-IP troubleshooting
• Support streaming and CDN connectivity
Collaboration and project support
• Assist IT Network Engineering with network segmentation and network security policies
• Participate in network planning, installation, testing, and deployment activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operational teams to ensure a seamless network infrastructure
• Coordinate with IT, Production and Engineering teams to support Broadcast operations
• Share knowledge with Engineering team members to improve troubleshooting capability
• Maintain accurate and current documentation including diagrams, device records, system notes, and workflow mapping
Requirements
Experience
• Five or more years of professional network engineering experience
• Experience supporting networks in broadcast, media, or production environments
Technical skills
• Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience with Juniper and Arista switching
• Knowledge of VLANs, QoS, routing (OSPF, BGP)
• Familiarity with multicast protocols (PIM, IGMP)
• Experience with segmented networks
• Experience with SIEM or log analysis tools such as Splunk, ELK, or FortiAnalyzer