Solutions Architect - Media​/Broadcast Enterprise Systems

Reporting to the Director of File Based Solutions, you work between Evertz clients, account managers, R&D engineers, project managers, and executive management to completely architect, design and document the requirements and implementation approach for Evertz end-to-end enterprise solutions for broadcast and media facilities. The successful candidate must be able to capture our client’s vision, business requirement as well as technical requirements and map those into Evertz hardware, software and professional services offerings.

Candidate must be comfortable in both a client facing role as well as internally facing to R&D and delivery service groups.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the account manager to define and document the scope

Provide initial solutions to clients with Evertz equipment selection & systems design, refine over the design process to provide final quotation and supporting documentation

Work with internal resources and the client to provide client demonstrations and/or documentation as proof of concept system, as required

Work collaboratively with internal, client and third party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirements

Take lead on proposal creation and refinement, take ownership and produce accurate documentation for bid set.

Identify and manage project risks, clearly state assumptions, and work with client and internal resources to mitigate risks in advance of deployment.

Ultimately create a clear and well thought out design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budget

Identifying new customers and building relationships while maintaining the existing customer base

Act as the technical authority throughout the design, pre‑commissioning, onsite commissioning, training and sustaining engineering phases

Travel as required to client sites

Qualifications

Experience in designing, documenting and sustaining full life cycle end-to‑end enterprise‑wide client facing projects.

Experience working with file-based broadcast, production, post‑production, non‑linear distribution, automated transcoding and quality control, business/traffic systems type deployments and workflows i.e. the complete broadcast and media food chain.

Electronics engineering (or similar) education

Problem‑solving, and strong communication skills

Results oriented, self‑motivated, and team player

Familiar with BXF and industry standard traffic solutions

Must have 3 or more years experience deploying file based workflow solutions

Experience with Broadcast IT with network infrastructure

Understanding in applications integration with business systems via the use of XML as the interchange format

Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types

Good written and verbal communications skills

About Evertz
Evertz Microsystems (TSX:

ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on‑demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end‑to‑end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery.

Considered as an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz’ customer base also includes telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers.

With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in:
Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian‑owned and Canadian‑managed companies. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.

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