Avid Systems Engineer, Sr (Temporary)

Main Duties

• Provide tier 2/tier 3 support for Avid Editorial clients through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Work closely with engineering teams in NY and LA to optimize Avid system architectures, adhering to company standards and security requirements.
• Help define, design, and implement next generation infrastructure.
• Work with engineering teams to support creative applications globally.
• Bring Work from Home technology hardware and software solutions to all Co3 companies.
• Work collaboratively to handle all operational and production technical needs.
• Design and implement efficient Avid-based workflows for editorial, ingest, media management, and delivery.
• Collaborate with production staff to optimize project structures, media management, and editorial processes.
• Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network-related issues in a timely manner.
• Integrate Avid solutions with third-party applications, plug-ins, and storage systems.
• Update and maintain an accurate inventory for all Editorial gear.
• Maintain up-to-date system configuration records, network diagrams, and asset inventories.
• Ability to work around production schedules and to travel as required.

What You Bring

• Prior working experience in a computer-related field.
• Proficient with Avid Media Composer, Avid NEXIS support (ACSR preferred, not mandatory).
• Creative applications experience.
• Familiar with Storage performance and Archival concepts.
• Proficient with cloud architecture or administration.
• Proficient with networking concepts and implementation for remote and in-studio production workflows.
• Familiar with video formats, codecs, and post-production standards.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear guidance for non-technical staff.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, bandwidth management).
• Experience with other post-production tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools).
• Proficiency in macOS system administration.
• Postproduction/studio experience is a plus.
• File-based ingest, transcoding, and delivery workflow knowledge is a plus.
• Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR) for Media Composer, Nexis, or Interplay is a plus.