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Media Engineer II

Bristol, CT, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Contract W2

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Eliassen Group

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Skills

Life Insurance
JavaScript
Tier 2
Audiovisual
Computer Networking
Post-production
Storage
System Integration
Documentation
Preventive Maintenance
Process Improvement
Repair
Knowledge Transfer
Collaboration
Media Production
Distribution
Software Development Methodology
Microservices
DevOps
Scripting
Python
Node.js
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Cloud Storage
Data Compression
MPEG-2
Routers
Vue.js
MVP
Acquisition
Acoustics
Video
Media
File Formats
Technical Writing
AutoCAD
Intellectual Property
IP
Broadcasting
Workflow
Production Control
Amazon S3
Amazon EC2
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Microsoft Azure
CompTIA
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Screening
Artificial Intelligence
Recruiting
Taxes
Insurance
Law
Communication
Gmail
Routing
Management Consulting
Life Sciences
SAP BASIS
Military

Summary

Description:
Hybrid 4 Days a week on-site in Bristol, CT

Our client seeks a Media Engineer II to sustain and troubleshoot core media systems across live production, playout, contribution, and distribution environments. The role operates as Tier-2 support within a hybrid on-prem and cloud workflow, contributing to integration, documentation, and preventative engineering. The successful candidate will bring hands-on broadcast and media infrastructure experience, proficiency with SMPTE standards, and an ability to resolve complex issues across video, audio, networking, and storage. The position requires on-site operational support and collaboration with engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $66.88 to $66.88/hr. w2

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Responsibilities:

Support sustainment and uptime of media production and distribution systems as Tier-2 escalation across live media environments.
Troubleshoot complex issues across video, audio, networking, storage, compute, and control systems with limited direction.
Work across playout technology, studios, production control rooms, remote production, post-production, and contribution and distribution systems.
Support on-prem and cloud-based media workflows including compute, storage, encoding, and distribution platforms.
Perform system integration tasks, documentation, preventative maintenance, and process improvements.
Support and troubleshoot IP-based broadcast equipment, studio technologies, file-based workflows, and production control systems.
Assist with videotape restoration and VTR workflows, including tape deck maintenance and repair in a core server environment.
Partner with senior engineers for knowledge transfer while independently resolving assigned sustainment and integration tasks.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams to support evolving business needs.
Participate in on-site operational support, including extended coverage hours as needed.

Experience Requirements:

3+ years of hands-on experience ensuring sustainment, uptime, and stability of live media production and distribution environments.
Experience working in SDLC environments and partnering with infrastructure and engineering teams to support design, integration, and sustainment.
Proficiency with modern engineering practices including microservices architectures and DevOps tools, principles, standards, and guidelines.
Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, NodeJS, Bash, or PowerShell.
Proficiency with SMPTE and related standards such as ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEEE 1588, ST 2022-7, and SCTE-104.
Hands-on experience supporting on-prem and cloud storage and compute platforms using current technologies.
Foundational cloud certification such as Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.
Working knowledge of compression techniques including MPEG-2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS.
Experience with Evertz control and monitoring systems such as VistaLink or Magnum, EQX/EXE routers, and platforms including VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, and MVP.
Experience supporting media systems across MAM, file-based workflows, media acquisition, transcoding/encoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN.
Knowledge of broadcast monitoring tools including Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, and Linear Acoustics.
Understanding of IRDs, core and edge devices, timing for video and audio systems, and media file formats.
Ability to create, read, and interpret technical documentation and drawings using tools such as AutoCAD.
Proven troubleshooting and sustainment experience with IP-based broadcast equipment, studio technology, file-based enterprise workflows, production control systems, transmission systems, and AWS services including S3/Glacier and EC2.
Ability to meet physical requirements including climbing ladders, working on raised structures and roofs, operating aerial lift platforms, and maintaining a valid driver's license.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.
CompTIA Cloud+ certification.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Company Info

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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