Broadcast Systems Administrator – Studio Network Lead

redcarrot; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Healthcare

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Red Carrot is seeking a Systems Administrator for a Broadcast Studio Environment in Alexandria, VA. This on-site role will design, implement, and maintain the network that supports live broadcasts, video production, and post-production workflows.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in network engineering within a broadcast setting, with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and hardware expertise (Cisco/Juniper). Cloud video services and subscription management experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering within broadcast/media environments.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs) and hardware (Cisco, Juniper).
• Experience with cloud-based video services and subscription management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the broadcast studio network infrastructure.
• Integrate network solutions with broadcast equipment and IP video systems.
• Manage subscriptions, licenses, and cloud services for broadcast operations.
• Troubleshoot network issues during live broadcasts and coordinate with IT/creative teams.
• Provide training and document network configurations and SOPs.

Skills

Network engineering

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

VPNs

Cisco

Juniper

Network monitoring

Firewall management

Wireless networks

Cloud video services

Subscription management

Broadcast network integration

Tools

AWS Media Services

Azure Media Services

Job description

Red Carrot is seeking a Systems Administrator for a Broadcast Studio Environment in Alexandria, VA. This on-site role will design, implement, and maintain the network that supports live broadcasts, video production, and post-production workflows.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in network engineering within a broadcast setting, with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and hardware expertise (Cisco/Juniper). Cloud video services and subscription management experience are a plus.