Network and Security Engineer (Broadcast)

Media City Development; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media development company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Network and Security Engineer to design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, focusing on broadcast operations. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years in the field, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and CCNA certification. Key responsibilities include managing firewalls, implementing security protocols, and supporting broadcast systems. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Broadcasting or IT field.
• Knowledge and experience of core routing and switching design.
• Experience configuring and fixing networking systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain the network infrastructure.
• Manage and monitor Fortinet and Sophos firewalls.
• Implement and manage VLANs and QoS.

Skills

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (CCNA)

Knowledge of broadcast TV standards

Technical IT background

Routing protocols and TCP/IP

Network diagnostic tools

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/Broadcasting/Networking

Tools

Fortinet

Sophos

Dell networking system

Cisco networking system

Job description

Network and Security Engineer (Broadcast)

Design, configure, and maintain the network infrastructure, ensuring optimal routing, switching, and traffic segregation.

Manage and monitor Fortinet and Sophos firewalls, enforcing security policies including VPN, NAT, IPS/IDS, and web filtering.

Administer antivirus systems to ensure protection across all endpoints and servers.

Implement and manage VLANs, QoS, multicast, and broadcast traffic optimization to support media workflows.

Oversee disaster recovery strategies, including regular backup and failover testing.

Monitor network and security events, and perform incident response and root cause analysis.

Tests and aligns new equipment prior to installation in broadcast facilities and verify the integration.

Prepare Monthly report & documentation for the section assigned.

Providing technical support and expertise, including troubleshooting complex equipment and software issues.

News Production System

Support secure, low-latency connectivity for ingest, editing, and newsroom systems.

Implement secure remote access solutions.

Ensure redundancy and high availability in news production environments.

Ensure uninterrupted connectivity for playout, branding, and media transfer over IP systems.

Manage firewall rules.

Support real-time broadcast streams and minimize packet loss or jitter.

Media Asset Management and Archive System

Ensure secure data flow between MAM systems, media storage, and library system.

Maintain and secure access to archive storage systems, including SAN/NAS configurations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/Broadcasting/Networking.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Broadcasting or IT field.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (CCNA) certified.
• Knowledge of broadcast TV standards, workflow, and technologies responsible for routing, switching, encoding, audio processing and distribution.
• Technical IT background to maintain on-air operations of server-based digital video and audio control systems, graphics systems, automation systems and their associated software and hardware infrastructure.
• Knowledge and experience of core routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of communication protocols specifically routing protocols and TCP/IP.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Experience configuring and fixing Dell and Cisco networking system and equipment.
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools.

Application Questions

• How many years' experience do you have as a Network and Security Engineer?
• What's the highest level of Cisco routing and switching certification that you have completed?