- Full-time, Contract
- 6 month initial Contract
- £500-£600 per day, inside IR35
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong experience in broadcast IP environments to join a high-performance infrastructure team. This role will focus on the design, implementation and ongoing support of highly available network infrastructure supporting live broadcast and production environments.
This is not a standard enterprise networking role. Experience with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing, multicast networking and Arista hardware is essential.
Responsibilities
Network Design and Implementation
• Design, deploy, configure and maintain scalable and resilient LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability and performance across all network services supporting critical operations.
Broadcast and AV Integration
• Support IP based and cloud-based broadcast workflows.
• Ensure seamless connectivity for video and audio production systems, editing suites and transmission infrastructure.
• Work extensively with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing, multicast and broadcast audio and video protocols.
Hardware Management
• Install and configure enterprise grade networking hardware including routers, switches, load balancers and VPN solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Arista switching platforms is required.
Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Proactively monitor network performance using specialist tools.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues including latency, packet loss and bandwidth constraints in live environments.
Security and Compliance
• Implement network security controls including segmentation and access policies.
• Ensure alignment with organisational and industry security standards.
Collaboration and Cross Training
• Work closely with infrastructure, systems and security teams as well as production and broadcast teams.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross training initiatives to strengthen overall team capability.
Documentation and Planning
• Maintain detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, configuration records and disaster recovery procedures.
Operational Support
• Provide second- and third-line support for critical network incidents.
• Participate in an on-call rota supporting 24 by 7 operational requirements.
Must Haves
- Strong experience as a Senior Network Engineer within broadcast or media environments.
- Proven expertise with SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.
- Deep understanding of PTP and multicast networking.
- Hands on experience with Arista networking hardware.
- Experience supporting high availability environments where downtime has significant operational impact.
- Strong troubleshooting capability across complex IP networks.
If you are a Senior Network Engineer in the London area and seeking a new role, please send an up-to-date CV to Ryan West to find out more.