Starz Greenwood Village , CO 80111
Posted 4 days ago
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
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