Broadcast Infra Support

Astro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Broadcast Engineer to operate, monitor and maintain OTT and broadcast services, ensuring quality and uptime. You will investigate faults, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in broadcast IT, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts as needed. The role offers exposure to AWS, streaming workflows, and enterprise media delivery systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Broadcast Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Networking, OTT, or related technical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Able to work on 12-hour rotational shifts and irregular hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain OTT, media encoding/transcoding, and broadcast platform services.
• Ensure the quality and availability of audio, video, transport stream, and network services.
• Investigate system faults, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to incidents and service interruptions within agreed service levels.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, maintenance, and platform enhancements.
• Generate operational and performance reports and recommend service improvements.
• Maintain system documentation, operating procedures, and technical records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and support teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in project implementation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Support 24x7 operational requirements, including shift work and on-call support when required.

Skills

OTT Platform

Media Encoding

Broadcast Workflow

TCP/IP Networking

Multicast Networking

Transport Stream Analysis

SQL/MySQL

AWS Cloud

Server/Storage

Education

Bachelor's Degree (CS/IT/EE)

Tools

N/A

Job description

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

Job Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain OTT, media encoding/transcoding, and broadcast platform services.
• Ensure the quality and availability of audio, video, transport stream, and network services.
• Investigate system faults, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to incidents and service interruptions within agreed service levels.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, maintenance, and platform enhancements.
• Generate operational and performance reports and recommend service improvements.
• Maintain system documentation, operating procedures, and technical records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and support teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in project implementation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Support 24x7 operational requirements, including shift work and on-call support when required.

Technical Skills

• OTT Platform Technologies
• Media Encoding and Transcoding Technologies
• Broadcast Workflow and Media Delivery Systems
• TCP/IP Networking
• Multicast Networking
• Transport Stream Analysis
• SQL and MySQL Databases/Scripting
• AWS Cloud Services
• Server and Storage Infrastructure

Requirements

Who you are:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Broadcast Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Networking, OTT, or related technical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Able to work on 12-hour rotational shifts and irregular hours when required.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Team Collaboration
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Incident Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Continuous Learning
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Proactive and Innovative Mindset