Senior Systems Engineer - SDLP

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Your New Role…

The Senior Systems Engineer position requires in depth knowledge and expertise in live production systems (traditional, software defined, and cloud based) along with an advanced understanding of the advanced IT systems required to support both linear and non-linear production.

This position will be expected to take the lead (including supervisory functions and project management) on complex projects and act as subject matter expert and resource for the tier 1 and tier 2 support teams as required.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• This position is required to be fully fluent is video and audio routing, both in an IP Core based routing environment. (Uncompressed & compressed SMPTE-2110, 2022-6 etc.), Software Defined Live Production (SDLP) environments and a traditional SDI environment as well. They will require a strong understanding of control layers and the programming and configuration at an extremely high level.
• This will require a strong understanding of cloud based technologies such as, but not limited to AWS, GCP & Azure.
• This position is required to have an advanced understanding of Graphics production and be intimately familiar with live broadcast graphics workflows and technology including (but not limited to) VizRT, Ross and Pixatope products and workflows. This position is also expected to have gained a strong working relationship and understanding of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
• This position is required to have an advanced understanding of live production workflows for sports, entertainment, and news in particular communications (comms) as it relates to intercom, production communications (studio based and remote) and wireless technologies.
• The Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to perform system design, quotation and implementation including specification of all equipment and materials required, preparation of a bill of materials and the submission of cost estimates and justification to the senior leadership team.
• Once a project is approved to progress the Senior Systems Engineer will oversee the integration of the new system and in most cases be responsible for the configuration of all components managing any relationships with third-party or internal partners/vendors.
• The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing system overviews and training therefore excellent communication skills are a must.
• This position is expected to lead the support the broadcast enterprise at a very high level when needed, lead major incident calls (could be expected to act as the Incident Manager if appropriate) and be a source of knowledge for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams as needed. They are expected to create training opportunities either through mentorship, training or creating knowledgebase article.
• Define new and creative ways to implement workflow changes to gain efficiency for the business by engaging with peers, the team and customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications & Experience…

• This position requires a Bachelors\’ degree in Computer Science, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline.
• The position prefers an individual with experience of virtualized compute and storage infrastructures and systems, Broadcast Automation, Play-to-air broadcast systems (including automation and play-out servers) and live studio and master control environments and an advanced understanding of Graphics for production, Recognized by their peers as a subject matter expert.
• Effective communicator with Senior Executives, Clients and Vendor

Next steps: Please submit your CV. You will receive an email from us inviting you to a 15-minute call to discuss the role and your expectations.

Hybrid Working – This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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