Dedicated TOC Network Engineer - Media & Advertising

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a global leader in sports expertise, providing the support system and infrastructure that powers the world of sport. Offering services from media rights and consulting to digital transformation and fan base development, they create new commercial opportunities and deliver premium sports content and distribution. With operations in over 100 cities across 35 countries and six continents, their global reach ensures impact at every level of the sports industry.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all technical aspects of live sports transmissions including check-in, configuration, and monitoring.
• Perform advanced monitoring and troubleshooting across IP networks (Arista, Net Insight), video encoders (Mediakind, Appear), and system infrastructure (Linux/Windows).
• Support incident management by investigating and resolving issues, producing detailed reports, and participating in post-incident reviews.
• Maintain and improve documentation, workflows, and infrastructure relating to the client-specific technology stack.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and clients in a high-pressure live environment.
• Participate in matchday coverage rotas (shift-based, non-overnight) including weekends and some holidays.

Skills/Must have:

• Proven experience in a network or broadcast engineering role, ideally within live transmission environments.
• Strong understanding of IP media transport protocols: RTP, ST 2022-7, SRT, UDP, Multicast.
• Experience with network equipment (Cisco, Arista, Net Insight) and professional encoders (Mediakind, Appear).
• Familiarity with video monitoring tools (TAG, Bridgetech) and system monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Grafana).
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain focus during live events.
• Willingness to work flexible, event-based hours.

Benefits:

• Standard benefits package included with 12-month fixed-term contract.

Salary:

• Up to £60,000