Systems Administrator- Broadcast Studio Environment

About the role

Location: Alexandria, VA (On‑Site). 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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