IT Broadcast Systems Administrator

Calgary Sports and Entertainment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment is seeking a hands-on technical professional to support enterprise networking, broadcast infrastructure, and live event technology during Flames games and other major events.

The role covers on-site IT and broadcast support, with collaboration across Broadcast Operations, Event Production, and Building Operations to ensure operational readiness and reliability of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent in IT, networking, or broadcast engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience in broadcast, media production, sports entertainment, or live events.
• Experience supporting mission-critical production or event technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Support IP-based broadcast and media networks with reliability and redundancy.
• Monitor performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Perform firmware updates, patching, and lifecycle management of network gear.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors, integrators, leagues, broadcasters, and event partners.
• Provide on-site technical support during Calgary Flames games and major events.
• Assist with planning for new IT and broadcast facilities and workflows.
• Support after-hours maintenance windows and event schedules.
• Ensure security and operational standards are followed.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Broadcast infrastructure

Live event support

Structured cabling

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Education

IT/Networking/Broadcast degree

Tools

SDI infrastructure

Fiber testing tools

SMPTE fiber systems

Structured cabling tools

Job description

This role requires a hands‑on technical professional with strong expertise in enterprise networking, broadcast infrastructure, structured cabling, and live event operations. The successful candidate will work closely with Broadcast Operations, Event Production, Building Operations, and external vendors to support the business and event‑day technology systems.

A significant portion of this role will involve supporting live events, including Calgary Flames home games and other major events, where the individual will be expected to provide on‑site technical support, troubleshooting, and operational readiness for both IT and broadcast systems.

Job Responsibilities

Network & Infrastructure Operations

• Help design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, and related services.
• Support IP‑based broadcast and media networks, ensuring reliability, performance, and redundancy.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Perform firmware updates, patching, maintenance, and lifecycle management of network infrastructure.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, and facility expansion initiatives.
• Support and maintain broadcast production systems and associated infrastructure.
• Work closely with IT & Broadcast Operations teams to ensure reliable operation of live production environments.
• Assist with deployment, configuration, and support of IT and broadcast networking technologies and equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues involving video, audio, transport, timing, synchronization, and network connectivity.
• Participate in planning and implementation of new IT & broadcast facilities, workflows, and technology platforms.
• Coordinate with vendors, integrators, leagues, broadcasters, and event partners as required.

Event Support & Operations

• Provide on‑site support during Calgary Flames home games, concerts, and major events.
• Perform pre‑event testing and validation of critical technology systems.
• Respond to technology incidents and outages.
• Participate in event‑day operational readiness planning and troubleshooting activities.
• Support after‑hours maintenance windows and event schedules as required.

Structured Cabling & Physical Infrastructure

• Help support and maintain structured cabling systems and physical connectivity infrastructure.
• Test, troubleshoot and maintain:
• Single‑mode fiber optic cabling
• Multi‑mode fiber optic cabling
• Category cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)
• SDI infrastructure
• SMPTE hybrid fiber systems
• Broadcast patching systems
• Coordinate cable management, labeling, documentation, and standards compliance.

Security & Reliability

• Follow corporate cybersecurity, change management, and operational standards.
• Support infrastructure resilience, redundancy, monitoring, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation and patch management activities.
• Ensure technology environments meet operational and security requirements.

Job Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Networking, Broadcast Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience working in broadcast, media production, sports entertainment, venue operations, or live event environments is considered a strong asset.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical production or event technology systems.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

• Enterprise networking concepts and protocols
• TCP/IP
• Routing and Switching
• VLANs
• QoS
• DNS/DHCP
• Wireless networking
• Broadcast networking and media transport technologies
• PTP (Precision Time Protocol)
• Broadcast signal transport systems
• Fiber optic infrastructure and testing
• Structured cabling standards
• Video production and broadcast workflows
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.