Senior Broadcast Network Engineer
Daystar Television Network, Bedford, TX, United States
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.
The Mission
Are you ready to engineer the future of global broadcasting?
The Strategic Scope
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
CrowdStrike 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. The Expert Profile
We are looking for a veteran who speaks the language of both
Enterprise IT
and
Live Broadcast .
Qualifications & Expertise:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience:
A minimum of
7-10 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. Physical Requirements
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.
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.
The Mission
Are you ready to engineer the future of global broadcasting?
The Strategic Scope
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
CrowdStrike 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. The Expert Profile
We are looking for a veteran who speaks the language of both
Enterprise IT
and
Live Broadcast .
Qualifications & Expertise:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience:
A minimum of
7-10 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. Physical Requirements
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.