Systems Administrator- Broadcast Studio Environment

Title: Systems Administrator- Broadcast Studio Environment
Location: Alexandria, VA  (On-Site)
Travel: Flexibility in working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on project needs.
Clearance: Public Trust

The Systems Administrator designs, implements, and maintains network infrastructure to support live broadcasts, video production, and post-production workflows. This role integrates network solutions with broadcast equipment, manages IP-based video streaming and cloud-based video services, and oversees network-related subscriptions and user accounts. Ensuring security, compliance, and real-time troubleshooting during live broadcasts, the engineer also leads network projects, coordinates with vendors, and provides training to staff. The ideal contractor has at least three years of experience in network engineering within a broadcast or media environment, with expertise in networking protocols, hardware, security, and cloud-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Maintenance:
  • Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems, tailored for a broadcast studio environment.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of network systems to support live broadcasts, video production, and post-production workflows.
  • Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize network configurations to enhance data throughput and minimize latency.
• Broadcast Systems Integration:
  • Collaborate with broadcast engineers, technical directors, and IT staff to integrate network solutions with broadcast equipment such as servers, video routers, encoders, and IP-based audio/video systems.
  • Support the deployment and management of IP video streaming, multicast systems, and other broadcast-related network technologies.
  • Assist with the integration of cloud-based solutions for video storage, editing, and streaming, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Subscription & Accounts Management:
  • Manage network-related subscriptions, including software licenses, cloud services, and third-party tools essential for broadcast operations.
  • Oversee the creation, management, and monitoring of network user accounts, ensuring appropriate access controls and security measures are in place.
  • Track subscription renewals, usage metrics, and account health, ensuring continuity of services and optimal resource allocation.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve subscription and account-related issues and to evaluate new services or features.
• Graphic Management for Monitors & Kiosks:
  • Manage and maintain the graphical content displayed on networked monitors and kiosks throughout the broadcast facility, ensuring consistent and accurate messaging.
  • Work with the creative team to schedule and update digital signage, incorporating live feeds, event schedules, promotional content, and other relevant media.
  • Ensure that all displays are properly connected to the network and that content is delivered reliably and in high quality.
  • Troubleshoot any display or content delivery issues, coordinating with both IT and creative teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement network security protocols to protect broadcast content, video streams, and sensitive data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches.
  • Conduct regular security audits, patch management, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Troubleshooting & Support:
  • Provide real-time network support during live broadcasts, addressing connectivity issues, bandwidth constraints, and other network-related disruptions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner, coordinating with cross-functional teams to minimize impact on broadcast operations.
  • Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Project Management:
  • Lead network-related projects, including upgrades, expansions, and new technology deployments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Work with vendors and service providers to evaluate new technologies, procure network equipment, and negotiate service agreements.
• Training & Development:
  • Provide training and technical support to broadcast and IT staff on network-related topics, promoting best practices in network usage and troubleshooting.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, network technologies, and best practices in broadcast engineering.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on broadcast or media environments.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs) and hardware (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools, firewall management, and wireless network technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud-based video services (e.g., AWS Media Services, Azure Media Services) and subscription management platforms is a plus.
• Experience in managing network accounts, subscriptions, and digital content for monitors and kiosks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a live broadcast environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical staff.

Benefits at Red Carrot:    

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.     

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.     
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.     
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.          
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.   

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal government space. Our team is fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and built on expertise. From our inception, we have leveraged industrial engineering principles and data analytics to craft highly efficient solutions for clients’ complex needs. As we have grown, we remain focused on research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented, while expanding our range of expert capabilities.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, we have a strong and continually growing presence in Washington, D.C., as well as team members and clients all over the country. We understand the importance of overcoming geographic limitations to provide the best, all-encompassing service to our clients. Red Carrot builds client capacity by implementing Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions on behalf of our clients.

EO Commitment:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking of any individual or any person associated with such individual, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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