Senior Broadcast Network Engineer

Location: Bedford, TX

Job :349-3426

# of Openings:1

Daystar is looking for a
Senior Broadcast Network Engineer
with a servant’s heart and a master’s expertise. This isn't just a networking role; it is a high-impact position designed for a strategic architect who thrives at the intersection of
cutting-edge IT and live television production
.
Must be a Christian committed to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Are you ready to engineer the future of global broadcasting?

As our Senior Broadcast Network Engineer, you will own the"Red" (Broadcast) and "Blue" (Production) zones
. You will be the primary technical authority for our RF Engineering and Studio Production departments, ensuring that our live streams and broadcast signals never falter.

• Architect & Innovate:Design and implement robust
  Spine-Leaf architectures
  and
  VLAN/VRF segregation
  strategies to isolate and protect high-priority broadcast traffic.
• Security Orchestration:Manage and  harden  our perimeter using
  Fortinet Firewalls
  and
  Crowd Strike Identity Protection
  , ensuring a zero-trust environment for our production assets.
• Broadcast Fabric Management:Lead the configuration and optimization of
  Juniper SRX/EX
  and
  Arista
  switching environments, prioritizing high-throughput video delivery and
  PTP (Precision Time Protocol)synchronization.
• Deployment & Physical Mastery:Physically build and setup sophisticated networks, from rack elevation and cable management to the logical configuration of
  VPNs, QoS, and Load Balancers
  .
• Strategic Troubleshooting:Act as the Tier-3 escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing deep packet inspection and forensic analysis to maintain maximum uptime.
• Future-Proof Documentation:Create best-in-class technical documentation and SOPs that enable scalability and ensure the longevity of our global infrastructure.
• Collaborative Leadership:Partner directly with the
  RF and Studio Engineering teams
  to troubleshoot SRT/RTMP pathways and automate streaming workflows.

We are looking for a veteran who speaks the language of both
Enterprise IT
and
Live Broadcast
.

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:A minimum of7-10 years
  of senior-level experience in high-availability environments (Broadcast or Telecom experience is a major plus).
• Core Tech Stack Mastery:
  * Expert-level command of
  Fortinet Firewall Management
  .
  • Deep expertise in
    Juniper SRX/EX
    switching and Junos OS.
  • Strong knowledge of
    Arista, Brocade, and Dell
    switching environments.
• Systems Knowledge:Advanced understanding of
  VMware
  ,
  Active Directory
  , and
  Windows Server (2019/2022).
• Cloud Fluency:
  
  Experience with
  Azure
  and
  Office 365
  integration within a hybrid-cloud model.
• Certifications:
  JNCIP, CCNP, or CCNA
  preferred.

• Must be able to sit at workstation for extended period of time and/or walk for periods of time
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
• Must be able to work shifts as scheduled.
• Must be able to work extended hours as assigned and during events.