Broadcast Network Engineer

Our Company

NEP Australia, Australia’s leading provider of studio and outside broadcast production services is expanding its Technology team within the company to enable superior service, support and expand its outstanding knowledge base within the company.

NEP Australia seeks to set new standards in service excellence within the television industry. As part of this increased customer-focused vision, NEP Australia is recruiting for a Sydney based Systems Support Specialist.

The Role & Responsibilities

We are currently seeking the services of a full-time Broadcast Network Engineer for our Andrews Hub facility located in Eveleigh, NSW. The job is located within 10 minutes walk of Redfern station. Daily you will be working with a small team, with the resources of a large international broadcast company. You will be responsible for maintaining the network ensuring 100% up time for all events.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Ensure network eco-system are acceptably stable and responsive to Hub and field engineering staff
• Maintain network security protocols and SOP.
• Maintain proper documentation of all network systems.
• Provide technical support for NEP broadcast network systems throughout the mobile fleet.

Skills Required

• Technical or Associates degree in the information technology field desired, however a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Prior experience in the broadcast television industry is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task several priorities and possess solid time management skills.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and clients on projects and ideas to ensure the consistency and high availability of the network infrastructure.
• Must be willing and able to travel, as necessary.
• Technical support background.
• Cisco CCNP, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge and experience leveraging multiple network protocols including BGP, EVPN-VXLAN.
• Hands on experience with IPSec VPN setup and management.
• Understanding of Cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of multicast will be a huge plus.
• Knowledge of and Python and Ansible.
• Knowledge and basic experience in Linux distributions.
• Interest in network automation.

Benefits of working at NEP

• Salary continuance insurance
• NEP Days – additional 5 days of leave per year (conditions apply)
• NEP Travel benefits & discounts including Qantas Club Membership
• Discounts through NEP Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a full-time role and is a unique opportunity for the right person. So if you want to be part of a global company working on some of the biggest live and recorded television events the country has to offer, please Apply Here.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Our Process

At NEP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with Our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, right to work checks, and reference checks.

For over 30 years, NEP has been the leading worldwide technical production partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment, and corporate events. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions include centralized and remote production, specialty capture, wireless video and audio, virtual and live studio production, AV and lighting services, host broadcast support, post production, connectivity and transmission, premium playout, software-based products, and integrated managed services. With operations in 25 countries and 4,000+ employees, we have supported productions in 88 countries on all seven continents.

Anywhere, anytime, on any platform—we help our clients make, manage, and show the world their content.