Senior Associate, Broadcast Engineering Support

astro; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Malaysia is seeking a seasoned IT/Broadcast professional to lead the development, upgrades, and delivery of complex Broadcast & OTT systems across On Premise and Cloud environments.

You will supervise a team, coordinate with 3rd party systems, and craft designs and code to close deployment gaps, ensuring timely system deployments, commissioning, testing and handover to technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/IT/Networking or related fields.
• 3–5 years IT/Broadcast experience with team lead exposure.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux servers, SQL, and security basics.
• Experience with cloud environments and third-party integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, upgrade, and deliver complex Broadcast/OTT systems (On Premise/Cloud).
• Integrate with third-party systems: playout, CMS, DRM, etc.
• Create technical designs and coding to address deployment gaps.
• Plan deployments and coordinate system implementations timely.
• Commission, test, and handover to support with documentation.
• Apply engineering principles to improve Broadcast/OTT systems.
• Support performance planning and capacity for future growth.
• Produce audit reports and system diagrams; mentor engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Fast learner

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT / Network / Electrical & Electronics

Tools

Windows Servers 2008+

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft WSUS

Microsoft SQL Server

McAfee

Linux servers

Cloud Computing (AWS)

CCNA

Job description

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:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the development, upgrades, and deliveryof complex Broadcast & OTT Systems (i.e. BroadcastScheduling, Metadata, Asset & Content RightsManagement, Advertisement Management & VODPublishing Systems) within On Premise and Cloud.

To perform system integration with 3rd party systemssuch as Broadcast & Playout Automation, Non-LinearEditing Systems, Content Management System (CMS),Broadcast Headend, DRM and all other associated systemsdeployed On Premise and Cloud.

To develop technical software development designspecifications documents and software development work(coding & scripting) that will address gapsidentified before, during and after system deployment

To perform technical project planning and coordinatesystem deployment of 3rd party systems and allactivities impacting systems & workflowimplementation in timely manner.

To perform systems commissioning, integration &acceptance testing, and handover to technical supportteam (i.e. include detail technical documentation andsystem training to ensure technical support and/oroperational staff are sufficiently equipped &skilled).

To apply in-depth technical knowledge and engineeringprinciples to provide solutions and recommendations tocontinually improve the Broadcast/OTT Business &Metadata Systems.

Participate in systems performance and capacity planfor future growth requirements

Produce, develop, and maintain technical audit report,network diagram and systems' logical drawing, report ofattended case and resolution rates as well as otherreports as and when required.

To supervise associate engineers working in the sameteam or Project

Requirements:

A fast learner with a Bachelor Degree in ComputerScience, Information Technology, Network, Electrical& Electronics or related disciplines.

Minimum of 3- 5 years' working experience inIT/Broadcast with experience as a team lead orsupervisory role.

Have hands-on experience in Windows Servers (2008 andabove), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft WSUS,Microsoft SQL Server, Mc Afee, and Linux servers.

Knowledge in database system (SQL & MYSQL), SQLscripting, backend testing and API testing i.e. Postman& SoapUI

Experience in TV Broadcast, IPTV, OTT or DigitalMedia/Web Hosting environment is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Professional Certification in CloudComputing (i.e. AWS), Networking i.e. CCNA is an addedadvantage.

Able to understand failure mechanisms of complexcomputer based systems.

Effectively apply communication skills to build andmaintain internal relationships.

Must be willing to work on irregular hours or onweekends to complete critical assignments.

Able to work effectively under pressure.

Highly Passionate to Make Things Happen