Broadcast Network Engineer

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On site in Bristol, CT
Contract position
We are seeking a Senior Broadcast Network Engineer to support and design high-performance IP networks powering live production and media workflows. This role focuses heavily on multicast architecture, low-latency transport, and SMPTE-2110 environments within a live broadcast ecosystem.
This is not a traditional enterprise networking role — we are looking for someone with hands-on experience supporting real-time IP video transport in media environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot multicast networks (IGMP, PIM-SM, SSM) in live production environments
• Support and optimize SMPTE-2110 IP video transport systems
• Engineer low-latency, high-availability broadcast networks for live events
• Manage multicast routing, RP design, boundary controls, and QoS tuning for real-time media streams
• Support spine-leaf and data center architectures supporting IP video workflows
• Troubleshoot packet loss, jitter, and latency in high-visibility live production scenarios
• Work closely with broadcast engineering, production, and operations teams during live events
• Support Cisco Nexus / Catalyst / ASR platforms in media transport environments
• Participate in maintenance windows and high-impact live cutovers

Required Experience

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong hands-on multicast experience in a media or broadcast environment
• Proven experience supporting SMPTE-2110
• Deep knowledge of:
  • IGMP (v2/v3)
  • PIM Sparse Mode / SSM
  • Multicast troubleshooting (mroute tables, RP issues, querier placement)
• Experience supporting real-time IP video transport
• Experience with QoS tuning for latency-sensitive traffic
• Experience with Cisco Nexus / Catalyst environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills in live production environments

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