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!