Media Engineer

Job#: 3028743

Job Description:
Media Engineer

Location: The Woodlands, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

This position supports the transformation of how content is acquired, produced, and distributed, while ensuring high levels of quality, efficiency, and resiliency. As a Media Engineer II, you will be at the crossroads of hardware and software-based technology. The role focuses on the sustainability of existing technology within a tiered sustainment model, escalating from a shared operations team. You will resolve complex issues and perform system integration, documentation, and preventative engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve issues affecting production, broadcast, and content distribution, including system outages and technical problems.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities for specialized and complex problems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments.
• Perform and coordinate preventative maintenance on broadcast systems and equipment.
• Utilize system health and performance monitoring software to troubleshoot and repair system problems and failures.
• Perform upgrades to system hardware and software workflows under supervision.
• Review, maintain, and contribute to system and workflow documentation.
• Participate in training, development objectives, and peer training sessions.

Required Qualifications

Education: A high school degree or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in ensuring the efficient sustainment, uptime, and stability of live television production and distribution environments is necessary.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with technologies such as microservices and DevOps tools.
• Knowledge of on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure; at least one foundational cloud certification is required (e.g., Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate).
• Proficiency in SMPTE standards for broadcast television (e.g., ST 2110, ST 2022-7).
• Experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, and JPEG 2000.
• Knowledge of major media systems including asset management, file-based workflows, transcoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies.
• Experience with Evertz software control systems (e.g., VistaLink, Magnum) and monitoring software.
• Proven troubleshooting and sustainment skills in IP-based broadcast equipment, studio technology, file-based workflows, production control systems, or transmission systems.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret AutoCAD and other technical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting proficiency in Python, NodeJS, Bash, or PowerShell is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and related systems.
• Experience with coordinated receiver decoders (IRDs), core devices, edge devices, and timing of video and audio systems.

Work Environment

This position requires full onsite support due to the physical requirements of the role, including managing systems in equipment rooms and supporting operators. The role may involve working 12-hour shifts. The ability to climb ladders, work on raised structures, operate lift platforms, and possess a valid driver's license is required.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is between $50.00 and $56.00 per hour. Please note that this pay range is a good faith estimate that may be impacted by factors such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, and location. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and sick time.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.