Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to maintain the technical integrity of Cloud and On-premises broadcast playout at Origination Centers, ensuring operational continuity of all global broadcast feeds and uptime for related infrastructure equipment.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of networking, Cloud-based network environments, Cloud computing and Virtual machines (VMs).
- Deep understanding of Windows and Linux servers and/or workstations.
- Experience with Linux, Windows OS, virtual and public and/or private cloud environments and knowledge of basic network troubleshooting using ubiquitous OS tools.
- Understanding of SMPTE 2022-7, SMPTE 2110, NDI, RTP, SCTE, CC 708/608, Dolby AC3 standards, and Transport Streams.
- Working knowledge of remote support tools.
- Knowledge of networking, firewalls, routers, Active Directory & load balancers.
- Working knowledge of MPEG-4 encoders, MPEG Transport Stream analyzers and satellite transmission equipment
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field and/or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum three years of experience as a hands-on IT engineer in a cloud-based broadcast, post-production, or other operational environment.
- 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.
