Broadcast IT Lead Network Engineer

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You’ll Do:

The Endeavor Broadcast IT team is responsible for supporting and maintaining the IT infrastructure for the Stockley Park TV production and broadcasting environment. Key technologies include VizOne, Avid, Linux and Windows servers, Cisco networks, Isilon storage, Aspera, Zixi, encoding, and content distribution. The Lead Network Engineer will focus on designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining the current network environment. This role requires close collaboration with the Broadcast IT team, Broadcast Engineering teams, Production Services, as well as other subject matter experts and vendors. By joining this team, you’ll work with one of the world’s leading entertainment, sports, and fashion organizations, with opportunities to learn and grow your skills in a truly global company. 

• Scope define and design solutions for new and existing network projects and workflows.
• Liaise with external and internal system integrators, vendors, SMEs and stakeholders.
• Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing.
• Maintains overall network Infrastructure and assigns responsibilities within the network team to fulfil daily tasks and projects.
• Plans, documents, and implements all network related infrastructure projects.
• Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively and efficiently.
• Assists in preparation and execution of network projects.
• Manages technical delivery and ensures all technical operations run smoothly.
• Provides projects and troubleshooting assistance to Broadcast and Engineering teams and suppliers to assure timely completion.
• Breadth of experience across IT in multiple of the following areas: network infrastructure, content distribution, VizOne, tape library, Microsoft and Linux systems.

Working Conditions:

Permanent, London – Stockley Park

Week 1: Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday 

Week 2: Wednesday/Thursday 

Each day is 08:00 – 20:00 

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc

• There may be occasions that you may be requested to work out of the normal office hours. This is subject to your manager’s discretion and will be discussed with you if applicable.

Key Results Areas

• Produces comprehensive documentation for all network projects.
• Consistently at work on time, follows instructions and lead other team members, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

You Have These:

• 8+ years working as a Network Engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Strong interest of Broadcast Engineering technologies (VizOne, Avid, EVS, workflows, Post-Production, content delivery, VoD).
• In-depth knowledge of video/audio compression, transport streams, encoding, and transmission protocols.
• Understanding and troubleshooting broadcast systems such as automation systems, routing switchers, broadcast servers, and video/audio mixers.
• Strong experience of architecting and delivering network solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking and network design.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows, Linux Server and Storage Area Networks.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure access controls.
• Familiarity with Palo Alto, Cisco FTD firewalls and FMC.
• Familiarity with network protocols, IP video delivery, and cloud-based broadcast solutions.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues including network congestion, security issues, and hardware failures.
• Experience with Multicast for Nexus and catalyst switches.
• Familiarity with IPTV systems.
• Understanding of Cloud solutions.
• Experience with configuring, maintenance and troubleshooting Cisco firewalls, routers and switches.
• Experience with EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, static routing, access lists, NAT, VPN (IPsec and SSL).
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, AD, Linux or PowerShell Scripting
• High technical ability/aptitude.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and organization skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem diagnosis and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with others and prioritizing and planning work activities and uses time efficiently as well as a willingness to assist where needed.
• Comprehensive experiences to stay focused despite changing conditions and workload and have sole management of the tasks with some supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

We’d Also Love If You Have These:

• Cisco Network qualification such as CCNP
• Network Security qualification
• Demonstrable experience to listen and express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing business requirements documentation.
• Current industry standard certifications preferred
• Documentation and technical + non-technical writing (plans, process + procedures etc.).
• Some experience to adapt quickly to change in the work environment as well as manage frequent requirement changes, delays or unexpected events.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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