Sr. Broadcast IT Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Broadcast IT Engineer

Department: Technology

Location:

Greenwood Village, CO, US, 80111

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.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$95,400 - $149,300

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Nearest Major Market: Denver