TOC Network Engineer - Media & Advertising

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Join a global leader in connecting world-renowned talent, intellectual property, and brands across international markets. With a diverse portfolio spanning talent management, brand partnerships, and content production, the organization is seeking for a skilled and highly focused Dedicated TOC Network Engineer to work in a cutting-edge 24/7 technical operations environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support tier-one global broadcasts, collaborate with a high-performance team, and develop expertise in advanced IP media transport and video encoding technologies.

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, and 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 a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Salary:

• Up to £60,000