Systems AdministratorNetwork Engineer
Company: Red Carrot, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 16, 2025
Job Description:
Title: Systems Administrator/Network Engineer - Broadcast Studio
EnvironmentLocation: Washington, DC (On-Site)Travel: Flexibility in
working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on
project needs.Clearance: Public TrustRed Carrot is seeking a
Systems Administrator/Network Engineer to join a team supporting
our federal government client. The Systems Administrator/Network
Engineer designs, implements, and maintains network infrastructure
to support live broadcasts, video production, and post-production
workflows. This role integrates network solutions with broadcast
equipment, manages IP-based video streaming and cloud-based video
services, and oversees network-related subscriptions and user
accounts. Ensuring security, compliance, and real-time
troubleshooting during live broadcasts, the engineer also leads
network projects, coordinates with vendors, and provides training
to staff. The ideal candidate has at least three years of
experience in network engineering within a broadcast or media
environment, with expertise in networking protocols, hardware,
security, and cloud-based technologies.Key Responsibilities:
- Network Design & Maintenance:
- Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including
switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems, tailored for a
broadcast studio environment.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of
network systems to support live broadcasts, video production, and
post-production workflows.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize
network configurations to enhance data throughput and minimize
latency.
- Broadcast Systems Integration:
- Collaborate with broadcast engineers, technical directors, and
IT staff to integrate network solutions with broadcast equipment
such as servers, video routers, encoders, and IP-based audio/video
systems.
- Support the deployment and management of IP video streaming,
multicast systems, and other broadcast-related network
technologies.
- Assist with the integration of cloud-based solutions for video
storage, editing, and streaming, ensuring secure and efficient data
transfer between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Subscription & Accounts Management:
- Manage network-related subscriptions, including software
licenses, cloud services, and third-party tools essential for
broadcast operations.
- Oversee the creation, management, and monitoring of network
user accounts, ensuring appropriate access controls and security
measures are in place.
- Track subscription renewals, usage metrics, and account health,
ensuring continuity of services and optimal resource
allocation.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve
subscription and account-related issues and to evaluate new
services or features.
- Graphic Management for Monitors & Kiosks:
- Manage and maintain the graphical content displayed on
networked monitors and kiosks throughout the broadcast facility,
ensuring consistent and accurate messaging.
- Work with the creative team to schedule and update digital
signage, incorporating live feeds, event schedules, promotional
content, and other relevant media.
- Ensure that all displays are properly connected to the network
and that content is delivered reliably and in high quality.
- Troubleshoot any display or content delivery issues,
coordinating with both IT and creative teams to ensure timely
resolution.
- Security & Compliance:
- Implement network security protocols to protect broadcast
content, video streams, and sensitive data from unauthorized
access, cyber threats, and data breaches.
- Conduct regular security audits, patch management, and
compliance checks to ensure adherence to industry standards and
regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshooting & Support:
- Provide real-time network support during live broadcasts,
addressing connectivity issues, bandwidth constraints, and other
network-related disruptions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner,
coordinating with cross-functional teams to minimize impact on
broadcast operations.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams,
configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Project Management:
- Lead network-related projects, including upgrades, expansions,
and new technology deployments, ensuring projects are completed on
time and within budget.
- Work with vendors and service providers to evaluate new
technologies, procure network equipment, and negotiate service
agreements.
- Training & Development:
- Provide training and technical support to broadcast and IT
staff on network-related topics, promoting best practices in
network usage and troubleshooting.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, network
technologies, and best practices in broadcast
engineering.Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on
broadcast or media environments.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,
VLANs, VPNs) and hardware (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
- Proficiency in network monitoring tools, firewall management,
and wireless network technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud-based video services (e.g., AWS Media
Services, Azure Media Services) and subscription management
platforms is a plus.
- Experience in managing network accounts, subscriptions, and
digital content for monitors and kiosks.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the
ability to work under pressure in a live broadcast
environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work
effectively with technical and non-technical staff.Benefits at Red
Carrot:At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and
develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's
strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills.
Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a
competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and
professional training for eligible employees.
- Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance
and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company
matching and no vesting period.
- Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all
eligible employees after one year of employment.
- Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off,
and 11 federal holidays.About Us:Red Carrot is an award-winning,
woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal
government space. Our team is fueled by passion, backed by
intelligence, and built on expertise. From our inception, we have
leveraged industrial engineering principles and data analytics to
craft highly efficient solutions for clients' complex needs. As we
have grown, we remain focused on research-centric, data-informed,
and audience-oriented, while expanding our range of expert
capabilities.Headquartered in Miami, Florida, we have a strong and
continually growing presence in Washington, D.C., as well as team
members and clients all over the country. We understand the
importance of overcoming geographic limitations to provide the
best, all-encompassing service to our clients. Red Carrot builds
client capacity by implementing Strategic Communications, Customer
Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions on
behalf of our clients.EO Commitment:We are committed to providing
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status,
gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, actual or
perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence
or stalking of any individual or any person associated with such
individual, or any other protected status in accordance with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws.This policy extends to
all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited
to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions,
transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and
other terms and conditions of employment.
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