Senior Network Engineer (NetOps) - Media & Advertising

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a leading global sports media and broadcast services business. The organisation specialises in talent representation, brand licensing, and media, connecting world-renowned talent, intellectual property, and brands across international markets. With a diverse portfolio spanning talent management, brand partnerships, and content production, the organisation offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the entertainment and media industry.

The esteemed organisation is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a specialist division delivering live video networking and remote production solutions for premium broadcasters and sports rights holders worldwide. The role will take ownership of high-availability broadcast network infrastructure, supporting fibre, IP, cloud, and satellite environments while driving the transition towards modern NetOps and automation.

The successful candidate will join a highly specialised engineering team where they will shape network tooling, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a business investing heavily in next-generation broadcast technology. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Responsibilities: 

• Design, operate, and optimise distributed routing and switching infrastructure, with advanced application of OSPF and BGP in a live broadcast environment
• Take primary ownership of the DTM (Dynamic Synchronous Transfer Mode) network, ensuring it meets the rigorous demands of 24/7 live transmission
• Manage and refine a global telemetry network, maintaining consistent data flow and visibility across international transmission points
• Lead the transition from manual workflows to automated NetOps processes using Ansible, Python, and shell scripting — reducing intervention and improving operational resilience
• Build and refine internal monitoring and observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Netbox) for use by TOC and Event Engineering teams
• Serve as the Level 3 escalation point for complex network issues; mentor technology teams and lead technical projects from concept through to live deployment

Skills/Must have:

• EVPN/VXLAN
• Advanced TCP/IP stack knowledge: OSPF, BGP, Multicast routing
• Methodology/Protocols: Proven automation experience with Python and Ansible; IPAM/DCIM management via Netbox; practical observability with Grafana, ELK, and InfluxDB

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 broadcast networking and associated timing/synchronisation requirements
• Direct hands-on experience with DTM or ATM transport technologies
• Familiarity with real-time transport protocols (RTP, UDP, SRT, Zixi) and video encoding standards (AVC, HEVC, JPEG-XS)
• Version control experience using GitHub for managing automation scripts and configuration
• Project management tool experience (ClickUp, Monday.com, or Jira)

Benefits:

• Hybrid working  (London Spitalfields base with flexible home working)
• Permanent, full-time role (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
• Exposure to elite global sports broadcast infrastructure
• Collaborative, specialist engineering team environment
• Access to wider group benefits commensurate with a premium sports and entertainment organisation

Salary:

• £80,000 - £85,000