Senior Network Engineer

Scripps Networks in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide mission-critical support for IP networks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability of broadcast systems. This hybrid role involves working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, directly impacting the delivery of news and content to millions. The position offers a blend of technical challenge and work-life balance in Florida.

Must Have

• Design, deploy, and maintain IP-based broadcast networks, including support for uncompressed media transport, multicast routing, QoS optimization, and network synchronization (e.g., PTP)
• Provide high-level network support, configuring and managing network hardware such as switches, routers, and firewalls from vendors like Juniper, Cisco, and Arista
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to maintain system resilience, uptime, and security
• Collaborate with broadcast engineering, IT, and operations teams to evaluate network architecture, integrate new technologies, and automate configurations
• Mentor junior engineers and act as an escalation point for issues
• Conduct capacity planning, software and firmware management, and documentation of network topologies and changes
• Proactively monitor network health and performance, analyze network trends, and diagnose network issues
• Research and recommend alternative solutions or workarounds to network problems
• Follow up on trouble tickets and escalate them for timely resolution
• Document issues and resolutions for future reference in a Knowledge Base
• Annually provide IT network support to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC

Good to Have

• CCNP/JNCIP certifications
• Understanding of TV broadcast systems and protocols, including TVU and LTN

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid role offering work-life balance
• Located in Clearwater, Florida, with beautiful beaches and outdoor activities
• Thriving tech and media hub in Tampa Bay area
• No state income tax
• Relatively affordable housing
• Proximity to Tampa's urban amenities and Orlando's attractions

Are you ready to be at the forefront of broadcast technology innovation? Scripps Networks in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer who will provide mission-critical support to our IP networks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability of broadcast systems now and into the future. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts our ability to deliver news and content to millions of viewers across the country. This hybrid role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and work-life balance in beautiful Florida.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work with Lead network engineers to design, deploy, and maintain IP-based broadcast networks, including support for uncompressed media transport, multicast routing, QoS optimization, and network synchronization (e.g., PTP) to enable real-time workflows in TV broadcast environments
• Provide high-level network support, configuring and managing network hardware such as switches, routers, and firewalls from digital communications technology and computer networking vendors like Juniper, Cisco, and Arista, ensuring integration with broadcast systems like shared storage, editing, and streaming platforms
• Troubleshoot more complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to maintain system resilience, uptime, and security in mission-critical broadcast settings
• Collaborate with broadcast engineering, IT, and operations teams to evaluate network architecture for scalability, integrate new technologies, and automate configurations using both open source and proprietary tools
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and acting as an escalation point for issues
• Conduct capacity planning, software and firmware management, and documentation of network topologies and changes
• On an ongoing basis, proactively monitor the health and performance of networks, analyze network trends, and diagnose network issues
• Research and recommend alternative solutions or workarounds to network problems
• Follow up on trouble tickets as well as escalate them for timely resolution
• Appropriately escalate issues to the responsible parties, depending on the problem area
• Document issues and resolutions for future reference in a Knowledge Base
• Annually provide IT network support to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in the related field is preferred
• CCNP/JNCIP certifications are highly desired

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proven expertise working with leading digital communications technology and computer networking vendors and their networking equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, and related protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, multicast)
• IP network design, with a focus on large-scale, mission-critical IP networks in broadcast or media environments
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work in fast-paced, live production settings
• Strong customer interface background
• Proven ability to work with customers on short- and long-term projects is critical
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be able to work independently and on multiple projects/activities concurrently
• Experience with troubleshooting tools and methodologies
• Design and connectivity experience with cloud providers
• Understanding of and experience with routing/switching from leading communications technology and computer networking vendors is critical
• Understanding of TV broadcast systems and protocols, including TVU and LTN, is highly desired
• Willingness to travel to customer sites up to 10% per year to perform network refreshes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, supporting the business 24x7 while on call.

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:

Clearwater, Florida, offers the perfect combination of professional opportunity and coastal living. Located on Florida's stunning Gulf Coast, Clearwater boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches, including the award-winning Clearwater Beach with its sugar-white sand and crystal-clear waters. The Tampa Bay area provides a thriving tech and media hub with endless networking and career advancement opportunities.

Year-round sunshine makes outdoor activities a daily possibility, from water sports and fishing to golf on championship courses. The region offers rich cultural attractions, including world-class museums, theaters, and a vibrant dining scene. With no state income tax, relatively affordable housing compared to other coastal markets, and proximity to both Tampa's urban amenities and Orlando's attractions, Clearwater provides an exceptional quality of life where you can advance your career while enjoying the Florida lifestyle that millions dream about.

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