Broadcast IT Lead Network Engineer

Job description
Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

What You’ll Do:

The IMG Broadcast IT team is responsible for supporting and maintaining the IT infrastructure for the Stockley Park TV production and broadcasting environment.

We are looking for a Broadcast IT Lead Network Engineer to focus on designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining the current network environment. This role requires close collaboration with the Broadcast IT team, Broadcast Engineering teams, Production Services, as well as other subject matter experts and vendors.

By joining this team, you’ll work with one of the world’s leading entertainment, sports, and fashion organizations, with opportunities to learn and grow your skills in a truly global company.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a permanent full-time role based our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge. The working hours are 8-hour shifts Monday- Friday and you will be required to work weekends once every five weeks.

Due to the nature of this role, there is no flexibility to work from home.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Scope define and design solutions for new and existing network projects and workflows.
• Liaise with external and internal system integrators, vendors, SMEs and stakeholders.
• Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing.
• Maintains overall network Infrastructure and assigns responsibilities within the network team to fulfil daily tasks and projects.
• Plans, documents, and implements all network related infrastructure projects.
• Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively and efficiently.
• Assists in preparation and execution of network projects.
• Manages technical delivery and ensures all technical operations run smoothly.
• Provides projects and troubleshooting assistance to Broadcast and Engineering teams and suppliers to assure timely completion.
• Breadth of experience across IT in multiple of the following areas: network infrastructure, content distribution, VizOne, tape library, Microsoft and Linux systems.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Strong interest of Broadcast Engineering technologies (VizOne, Avid, EVS, workflows, Post-Production, content delivery, VoD).
• Cisco Network qualification such as CCNP
• In-depth knowledge of video/audio compression, transport streams, encoding, and transmission protocols.
• Understanding and troubleshooting broadcast systems such as automation systems, routing switchers, broadcast servers, and video/audio mixers.
• Strong experience of architecting and delivering network solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking and network design.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows, Linux Server and Storage Area Networks.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure access controls.
• Familiarity with Palo Alto, Cisco FTD firewalls and FMC.
• Familiarity with network protocols, IP video delivery, and cloud-based broadcast solutions.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues including network congestion, security issues, and hardware failures.
• Experience with Multicast for Nexus and catalyst switches.
• Familiarity with IPTV systems.
• Understanding of Cloud solutions.
• Experience with configuring, maintenance and troubleshooting Cisco firewalls, routers and switches.
• Experience with EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, static routing, access lists, NAT, VPN (IPsec and SSL).
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, AD, Linux or PowerShell Scripting

Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport.

Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

And Our Values:
• We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.
• We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.
• We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.
• We are AUTHENTIC and human.
• We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.

Benefits:
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP
• Pension contribution
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance
• Green car scheme (only eligible if in a permanent contract)
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized office canteen
• Free breakfast
• Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office
• Eye Care
• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
• Critical Illness cover
• Financial Wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
• Health Screening
• Will Writing
• Dynamic office environment with great people!
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
• Tech Scheme
• Taste Card
• Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – Broadcast IT Manager and Global Network Manager & Principal Architect
• 2nd stage interview – Broadcast IT Manager and Head of Engineering, Studios

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