Red Oak Technologies · 6 days ago
Networking Engineer (Media)
Culver City, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$67/hr - $77/hr
8+ years expRed Oak Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Media Networking Engineer to join their Content Engineering team. The role involves optimizing network infrastructure to support media and entertainment workflows, collaborating with production and networking teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the architectural design of end-to-end networking solutions for M&E workflows, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
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
Ensure that all network solutions comply with our security policies and best practices
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and triage for network-related issues affecting media workflows
Develop and maintain clear and concise documentation of network configurations and procedures
Work with vendors of media-specific hardware and software to ensure compatibility with our network infrastructure
Identify opportunities to implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to identify and resolve network issues before they impact media workflows
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
Company
Red Oak Technologies
Red Oak Technologies is a staffing and recruiting company offering IT, marketing, and finance recruitment services.
501-1000 employees
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