Network Engineer

Overview

On site in Bristol, CT. Contract position.

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with experience supporting media/broadcast environments and multicast-based workflows
. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure used for live production, contribution/distribution feeds, and other real-time media operations.

• Support and troubleshoot multicast video transport, IGMP/PIM, and real-time media traffic
• Manage and enhance LAN/WAN and production network environments
• Design and deploy network solutions for studios, control rooms, and broadcast facilities
• Support live events requiring low-latency, highly available network performance
• Collaborate with broadcast engineering, media operations, and cross-functional technical teams
• Monitor and resolve issues across IP video, network infrastructure, and real-time workflows
• Follow ITIL change processes and maintain documentation, diagrams, and standards
• Evaluate emerging media-over-IP technologies (SMPTE-2110, NMOS) — nice to have

• Strong hands-on multicast experience (IGMP, PIM)
• Background in media, broadcast, live production, or IP video transport
• Deep knowledge of routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, HSRP/VRRP, QoS)
• Experience supporting mission-critical, low-latency environments
• Proficiency with Cisco switching and routing platforms
• Ability to provide onsite support, including occasional after-hours for major events

• SMPTE-2110, SDI-to-IP workflows, NMOS
• Experience with encoders/decoders or IP video distribution
• Python/Ansible automation
• Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)