Event Network Technician

The Event Network Technician will be responsible for This on-site position is an integral part of enhancing fan experiences, optimizing production workflows, and facilitating seamless communication throughout events, on international productions.

BENEFITS with CLAIR GLOBAL:

• Medical, Dental, & vision insurance
• 401k match
• On-site primary physician and mental health care
• Virtual medical/mental health care available in all 50 states

LOCATION:

• National & International travel required (average 180 days on the road)
• Relocation not required for this position; ideally eastern PA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interfacing and communicating with many production departments across multiple multimedia networking protocols (audio, video, lighting, special effects, security, food/beverage sales, etc.) to deliver exceptional experiences to audiences.
• Document detailed and highly technical processes and deployments effectively and clearly.
• Write after-action reports and debriefs of events to highlight strengths and weaknesses in overall event networks.
• Work alongside and lead teams of Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers on-site at event locations.
• Travel both domestically and internationally to work on event or installation sites, sometimes for extended periods of time (up to 6 weeks at a time depending on project requirements). Flexibility is a must.
• Ability to work extended or odd hours, primarily outside in challenging conditions (extreme heat, cold, snow, rain, wind etc.) including occasional overnight shifts around show/event schedules.
• Integrating, configuring, and maintaining critical, large scale wired and wireless networks and infrastructure for numerous high-profile events throughout the year.
• Real-time troubleshooting and diagnosis of critical network infrastructure and ability to maintain composure under high stress, high pressure situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized training in Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Information Sciences & Technology, Computer & Network Systems Administration, or related field a plus
• Certifications including CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, VCP-NV, Azure, AWS, Security+ a plus
• Experience with deployment, configuration, implementation, upgrading, administration, and troubleshooting of wireless controllers, routers, switches, access points, Point-to-point/multipoint wireless, SD-WAN, VoIP technologies/equipment, and Cisco based routing and switching platforms in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of basic network protocols and concepts such as VLANs, VRFs, DHCP, DNS, spanning tree and link aggregation.
• Experience in Linux server administration, API interaction, and/or scripting languages, such as Python.
• Knowledge of real-time audio/video protocols (Dante, AES67, ArtNet, sACN, NDI) a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally.

ABOUT CLAIR GLOBAL:

Clair Global is a fast-paced and rapidly growing entertainment technology company known for boldly advancing technology-driven experiences. Specializing in live production services, integrated technology installations and professional product innovations and manufacturing, Clair Global serves a wide range of vertical markets worldwide including concert touring, festivals, corporate events, sports venues, performance spaces and houses of worship. Clair Global is a proud member of the Rock Lititz Community which provides opportunities for industry professionals to join together in a unique collaboration. Through this, Clair employees can engage in trainings, certifications, wellness practices, live event discussions, and more.