NOTE: THIS POSITION IS TO JOIN AS W2 ONLY.
Cloud Network Engineer
Location: Sterling, VA / Atlanta, GA
Duration: 12 Months
Additional Notes: Minimum three years of experience as a hands-on IT Engineer in a cloud-based broadcast, post-production, or other operational environment. Project: The Cloud Playout System Engineers are at the forefront of Cloud and related IT technologies, interacting with the full breadth of AWS services. Engineers will be responsible for ensuring operational continuity of all global broadcast feeds, uptime for related infrastructure equipment which includes completing detailed tasks assigned.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role:
- Provide technical support of Cloud infrastructure for Global Playout Services.
- Provide extensive support of multi-channel playout automation systems, components, and Media workflows, with the ability to quickly execute troubleshooting procedures.
- Understanding IP Network and Ethernet connectivity, including TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, VLANs, and multicast protocols.
- Monitoring & Control system configuration and support to maintain a stable, reliable on-air product.
- Understanding of signal routing control systems to route video/audio and Video-over-IP signals.
- Experience working with utilizing Network Management Systems (NMS), SNMP MIBs, OIDs, traps.
- Ability to support multiple server types to configure/troubleshoot: Windows/Linux workstation/server applications, operating systems, and hardware components.
- Creation and use of standard operating procedures, technical reference documents and drawings.
- Work closely with vendors and/or internal departments for optimal hardware/software configuration and support.
- Ensure service levels are met by monitoring and updating incident tracking system/s for timely resolution of critical issues.
Must Have Skills / Requirements:
1) Basic IT Networking knowledge
a. IP Configs, trace route, understanding of computers.
2) Basic understanding of Cloud
a. AWS, or similar.
3) Remote troubleshooting
a. SSH, Telnet, or RDP experience.
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
Intermediate to advanced level Networking, SAN, and/or other relevant training courses a plus
Knowledge of networking, firewalls, routers, Active Directory & load balancers.
Working knowledge of MPEG-4 encoders, MPEG Transport Stream analyzers and satellite transmission equipment
Preferred IT certification ex. CCNA, MCP, CompTIA A+/Network+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, VMware Associate or equivalent are also a plus.
Preferred understanding of broadcast automation systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of serial digital broadcast equipment and measurement equipment.
Soft Skills:
Ability to work any shift schedule - Work at any time in a 24 X 7 staffed environment including weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.
Strong organizational skills and proficiency in establishing priorities with multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team or individually with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt quickly to new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and online resources with minimal training.
Ability to perform well in a high-pressure environment and maintain superior customer service demeanor.
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field and/or equivalent practical experience.
Top Skills
What We Do
As an emerging IT solutions company, Loginsoft today brings together a great combination of expertise, efficacy and strategic thought process that aligns its business with the customer goals.
To make it simple, every day we translate our vision statement into a simple phrase - Customer Delight! And there’s so much we start adding up in terms of value, only to achieve the aforesaid. This brings a great deal of excitement in the whole process.
Over the last 15 years of our successful stint in the industry, in domains like Telecom, Cyber Security, New Media, Digital Photo Imaging, Ecommerce, we have been identified as a trusted consulting partner in various operating models viz., onsite, offshore, near shore and there are many client success stories that vouch on the engagement delight that we ensured all through. Some of our customers have been enjoying a great relationship with us for as long as 12 years. And it stands testimony to a fact that we bring commitment on board, and ensures rest, fall in its places.
