Elite Technical is seeking a Broadcast IT Engineer to support our customer, a integrated sports and entertainment company in Washington DC. Our customer has recently opened a new 2110 facility and is seeking a professional engineer with both Broadcast and IT/Network knowledge. The Broadcast IT Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and administration of corporate network and broadcast IT infrastructure inclusive of business workflow, broadcast workflow, and event productions and technology.

Responsibilities Include:

- Collaboration, installation, and integration of IT centric workflows and technologies to support real time broadcast and production.
- On site support for live event staging and broadcasting. Supporting live events and the concepts of live video production techniques is required.
- Perform complex problem solving, backup, archiving, and business continuity to support maximum up time often in a live high-pressure environment.
- Coordinate security on all Active Directory and Office 365 Apps.
- Responsible for monitoring, management, and administration of the Office 365/Exchange hybrid email system.
- Assist and direct Tier 1 resources with solving advanced issues.
- Provide departmental support on a rotating basis with other staff for arena events and provide 24/7 coverage.
- Maintain all documentation, including as-builts, wire lists, cable labeling, and other drawings.
- Complete scheduled change submissions and real time communication of active issues.
- Research and share recommendations for equipment acquisitions, upgrades, or replacements.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

- Bachelor's degree.
- Must have knowledge of SMPTE 2110 standards and procedures for sending digital media over an IP Network.
- IT Experience: 5+ years of experience in supporting computer hardware, network, and PC operating systems. Seeking experience with Cisco OR Arista Routers and Switches. Expertise working with Windows 2016 Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Office 365.
- Broadcast Experience: 5+ years of multimedia experience inclusive of live event and broadcast production. Seeking experience with configuring EVS or Evertz Routing Systems Configurations. Understanding of how a control room operates for broadcasting. Understanding of how broadcast cameras operate and configure.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work effectively in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with online streaming platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms commonly used for internet based transmission and distribution.
- Knowledge of Visio/AutoCAD for the purpose of creating and interpreting documentation related to.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.