PTR Global · 6 days ago
Media Networking Engineer
Culver City, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $70/hr
8+ years expPTR Global is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Media Networking Engineer to join their Content Engineering team. This role is critical in optimizing network infrastructure to support the company's growing media and entertainment ecosystem, working closely with production teams, networking teams, and security experts to implement tailored networking solutions.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Rajat Jain
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Media teams, GNS, and Security, fostering a collaborative and trust-based environment
Collaborate with media production teams to document their specific network requirements, pain points, and desired outcomes. Translate these requirements into clear and actionable recommendations for Networking team implementation
Assist in the architectural design of end-to-end networking solutions for M&E workflows, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Solutions should be designed to support a variety of media formats and workflows, including baseband video, compressed video, and audio over IP
Act as a key liaison between Media teams and GNS, building strong working relationships to champion the unique networking requirements of media teams and ensure that their needs are met. This includes effectively communicating documented requirements, proactively resolving conflicts, and fostering a spirit of partnership
Oversee the implementation of network solutions, working with Client’s networking team and other teams as needed. This includes diagnosing and resolving performance issues such as latency, jitter, and packet loss. This may involve some direct, on-site support to diagnose and resolve critical issues
Ensure that all network solutions comply with Client’s security policies and best practices. Implement security controls to protect sensitive media assets
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and triage for network-related issues affecting media workflows. This may involve some direct, on-site support to diagnose and resolve critical issues
Develop and maintain clear and concise documentation of network configurations and procedures. Provide training to media teams on best practices for network usage and security
Work with vendors of media-specific hardware and software to ensure compatibility with Client’s network infrastructure
Identify opportunities to implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to identify and resolve network issues before they impact media workflows. Continuously tune network configurations to optimize performance
Identify opportunities to automate network configuration and management tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on supporting media and entertainment workflows
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences and build consensus around solutions
Proven ability to document complex technical requirements in a clear and concise manner
Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), routing principles (OSPF, BGP), and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts (VLANs, QinQ, MLAG, LACP)
Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs), preference for experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Strong knowledge of media protocols (SRT, RIST, NDI, Dante, AVB) and SMPTE ST 2110 standards for professional media over IP networks
Strong understanding of service uptime, redundancy, and failover mechanisms in a broadcast environment
Experience with high-performance storage solutions (Qumulo, Isilon, etc.)
Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and technologies such as OpenFlow, or similar
Experience working with broadcast video equipment, such as routers, switchers, encoders, and decoders
Experience with timing and synchronization technologies, including Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting both Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) environments
Strong understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) principles and implementation techniques
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for media and entertainment technology
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification
Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)
Experience with configuration and management of networking equipment from vendors such as Arista, Cisco, and Fortinet
Familiarity with cellular and mobile networking technologies, such as LTE, 5G, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions
Experience with in-band and out-of-band network management techniques
Experience with Virtual Private Clouds (VPC) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) technologies
Experience with long-haul networking technologies used in broadcast environments (e.g., DWDM, optical transport, high-speed Ethernet)
Experience with audio networking technologies, such as Dante, AES67, and Ravenna
Knowledge of color science and video engineering principles
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K contributions
Company
PTR Global
Engage with the largest Latina-owned IT & Professional staffing provider in the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase