Broadcast Systems Engineer
Centralcast Alliance, Syracuse, NY, United States
Broadcast Systems Engineer
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. (Broadcast + Datacenter / IP Video)
CentralCast LLC ( )
Location: Syracuse, NY Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Manager FLSA: Exempt On-Call: Yes (rotation)
Position Summary The Broadcast Systems Engineer supports a mission-critical broadcast and IT datacenter serving public broadcasting. This role is responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of both broadcast/video systems and modern datacenter infrastructure. The engineer supports a hub-and-spoke operational model and participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities ·
Provide technical support for CentralCast broadcast, networking, compute, storage, and monitoring systems in a 24x7 environment. ·
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents spanning video workflows, IP transport, virtualization, storage, and supporting services, document findings and corrective actions. ·
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain broadcast and IT systems supporting CentralCast operations, including hub and spoke deployments. ·
Maintain and continuously improve monitoring and alerting; administer and enhance Zabbix NMS monitoring (hosts/templates/items/triggers, alert routing, and dashboards as applicable). ·
Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve system reliability and reduce recurring issues through process improvement, documentation, and automation. ·
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to service-impacting events in accordance with operational procedures. ·
Communicate clearly with internal teams and customer stakeholders during outages, maintenance, and service events.
Required Qualifications ·
Associate degree in Computer Science, Television Broadcasting/Media/Communications, or equivalent professional experience. ·
Strong working knowledge of modern broadcast/video fundamentals including MPEG-2 / H.264 compression concepts, transport stream fundamentals, and ATSC 1.0 / ATSC 3.0 concepts. ·
Strong IT and datacenter operations knowledge, including: ·
VPN fundamentals and operational support ·
OSPF routing (adjacency, troubleshooting, route propagation/filters) ·
Multicast protocols and concepts: IGMP, PIM, and MSDP ·
Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and execution skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision. ·
Strong written and verbal communication skills. ·
Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred / Nice to Have ·
Experience with ATSC 3.0 workflows in production environments. ·
Familiarity with Evertz Microsystems, Harmonic, Triveni Digital, and Cisco technologies. ·
Experience operating monitoring platforms (especially Zabbix NMS) in production environments. ·
Proxmox and/or VMware virtualization experience; enterprise storage platform experience (e.g., Quantum).
Core Technology Partners / Platforms ·
Broadcast & Video: Evertz Microsystems, Harmonic, Triveni Digital ·
Networking: Cisco ·
Virtualization/Compute: Proxmox, VMware, Supermicro, Dell ·
Storage: Quantum ·
Monitoring/NMS: Zabbix
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements ·
Combination of desk-based work and hands-on work in datacenter/equipment environments. ·
Occasional lifting/moving up to ~30 lbs; standing/walking; use of hands/arms. xsgimln ·
Ability to communicate effectively in person and through electronic/written channels.
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. (Broadcast + Datacenter / IP Video)
CentralCast LLC ( )
Location: Syracuse, NY Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Manager FLSA: Exempt On-Call: Yes (rotation)
Position Summary The Broadcast Systems Engineer supports a mission-critical broadcast and IT datacenter serving public broadcasting. This role is responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of both broadcast/video systems and modern datacenter infrastructure. The engineer supports a hub-and-spoke operational model and participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities ·
Provide technical support for CentralCast broadcast, networking, compute, storage, and monitoring systems in a 24x7 environment. ·
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents spanning video workflows, IP transport, virtualization, storage, and supporting services, document findings and corrective actions. ·
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain broadcast and IT systems supporting CentralCast operations, including hub and spoke deployments. ·
Maintain and continuously improve monitoring and alerting; administer and enhance Zabbix NMS monitoring (hosts/templates/items/triggers, alert routing, and dashboards as applicable). ·
Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve system reliability and reduce recurring issues through process improvement, documentation, and automation. ·
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to service-impacting events in accordance with operational procedures. ·
Communicate clearly with internal teams and customer stakeholders during outages, maintenance, and service events.
Required Qualifications ·
Associate degree in Computer Science, Television Broadcasting/Media/Communications, or equivalent professional experience. ·
Strong working knowledge of modern broadcast/video fundamentals including MPEG-2 / H.264 compression concepts, transport stream fundamentals, and ATSC 1.0 / ATSC 3.0 concepts. ·
Strong IT and datacenter operations knowledge, including: ·
VPN fundamentals and operational support ·
OSPF routing (adjacency, troubleshooting, route propagation/filters) ·
Multicast protocols and concepts: IGMP, PIM, and MSDP ·
Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and execution skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision. ·
Strong written and verbal communication skills. ·
Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred / Nice to Have ·
Experience with ATSC 3.0 workflows in production environments. ·
Familiarity with Evertz Microsystems, Harmonic, Triveni Digital, and Cisco technologies. ·
Experience operating monitoring platforms (especially Zabbix NMS) in production environments. ·
Proxmox and/or VMware virtualization experience; enterprise storage platform experience (e.g., Quantum).
Core Technology Partners / Platforms ·
Broadcast & Video: Evertz Microsystems, Harmonic, Triveni Digital ·
Networking: Cisco ·
Virtualization/Compute: Proxmox, VMware, Supermicro, Dell ·
Storage: Quantum ·
Monitoring/NMS: Zabbix
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements ·
Combination of desk-based work and hands-on work in datacenter/equipment environments. ·
Occasional lifting/moving up to ~30 lbs; standing/walking; use of hands/arms. xsgimln ·
Ability to communicate effectively in person and through electronic/written channels.