Solutions Architect - Sports Media & Entertainment - Virtual

About the role

The Solutions Architect (SA) is a subject matter expert (SME) and technology thought leader who contributes their deep knowledge of process and technology to the core team for each Sports Media & Entertainment (M&E) project. The SA provides direction and advice through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As the technical thought leader on a project team, the SA is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with Sports M&E SMEs and project teams as required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to complex engagements and works directly with clients and project teams to develop basis of design, budgets, timelines, and manage expectations.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the base building tasks performed by others, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
• Maintain expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.
• Evaluate RFP documents to identify risks, scope gaps and alternative solutions.
• Work with vendors to develop alternative solutions and or cost saving measures.
• Develop detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices.
• Track engineering team tasks to completion.
• Generate functional system descriptions, workflow narratives, and accompanying sketches.
• Support projects and teams in build phase.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.
• Evaluate Vendor responses to RFP requests to determine if the quoted solution appropriately responds to the RFP requirements.
• Contribute technical expertise for the creation and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades.
• Monitor project testing, commissioning, and configuration activities during project deployment.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Support projects and teams in build phase.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in Sports / Media/ Entertainment (M&E) technical systems design for Stadium / Arena Video Production Systems.
• Extensive experience with SMPTE 2110 Routing Orchestration and Network Architecture and Digital AV networks (e.g. Dante / AES67).
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACL’s, QoS, VLAN’s and Wireless Access Points; network certifications preferred.
• SDI Based Routing and Production Systems Stadium / Arena Broadcast Cabling Solutions Production Control Rooms Camera Systems (Wired / Wireless / PTZ / HFR / HDR) Replay / Slow Motion Systems Graphics Systems and LED CMS Systems Intercom Systems (Wired / Wireless) Fiber Transmission Systems.
• Proven ability to lead high profile client interactions, affecting high level financial & technical decisions.
• Proven track record of successfully completing complex Sports M&E engineering projects.
• A clear understanding of project phases; Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning.
• Detail oriented, independent, self-starter.
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages.
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365.
• Media Asset Management Media Workflow.
• Understanding of Cloud Audio Video Production Technology Remote Production Workflows.

Skills

• Media Asset Management Media Workflow.
• Understanding of Cloud Audio Video Production Technology Remote Production Workflows.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Commuter Benefits.