IT Systems Lead Engineer - TV Broadcasting - East London
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Location
East London, London
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Up to £0.00 per annum + Competitive Salary
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Contact:
Peter Billings
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Contact email:
peter.billings@pcrdigital.com
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Job ref:
BBBH12498_1624887555
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Published:
11 months ago
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Expiry date:
2021-07-28
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Startdate:
ASAP
IT Systems Lead Engineer - TV Broadcasting - East London
Job Summary:
Based on-site in East London, the IT Systems Lead Engineer will take ownership of the technical facilities of our client's three broadcast studios, ten galleries, a large post-production village, multi-channel MCR and playout operation.
Join a fast-paced television broadcaster on a permanent basis and be rewarded with a competitive market rate with great benefits and possible career progression.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.30, with emergency out-of-hours requirement.
Your responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the existing IT infrastructure and on-going projects
- Provide leadership and actively mentor IT staff (x 7)
- Manage team schedules to ensure resource is available for business continuity
- Design and implement systems and workflows for complex operations
- Assist with reviewing and maintaining cross departmental IT & security policies
- Ensure technical faults are resolved to prevent business impact
- Accountable for the purchase of equipment, support services, software and repairs
- Ensure consistent full operation of the IT ticketing system
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide superior client services
- Effectively manage IT projects and ensure effective delivery
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors
- Actively lead and enforce the Information Security function and policies of the site
Your background:
- Customer facing engineering experience within a (24/7) television broadcast IT infrastructure
- Windows server infrastructure expert (MCSE/MCTS certified?)
- Linux (RedHat/CentOS) experience
- SAN architecture knowledge (Harmonic MediaGrid, Avid ISIS, Brocade Fiber Channel)
- MAC OSX workstation and editing software experience (Adobe, Avid)
- Strong networking and security experience (Cisco, Arista, CCNA certified?)
- ISO27001/9001 frameworks highly desirable
- Commercial technical awareness with a keen interest for developing technologies
- Knowledge of file-based broadcast systems and workflows & file-based video format technologies desirable
- Enthusiastic and leadership/mentorship skills
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits package:
- Private medical insurance
- Life & Travel Insurance
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Cycle2Work scheme
If you have experience as an IT Systems Lead Engineer in the broadcasting industry and this job description matches your ability, send me your CV ASAP for a chat!
