Network Systems Engineer

Maryland Court Reporters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 139,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at the U.S. House of Representatives seeks a Network Systems Engineer to maintain and enhance the internal audio and video networks essential for live broadcasts and Committee hearings.

The role resides in the House Recording Studio and requires automation of IP-SDI infrastructure, systems administration, and network security. You will design high-performance networks, optimize routing for redundancy, modernize workflows from SDI to IP, implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of professional network engineering experience with progressive development.
• Arista Campus Wired Engineering Specialist certification or Arista Data Center Engineering Specialist certification.
• Knowledge of IP, RTP, PTP and BGP.
• Knowledge of PIM-Sparse Mode and Anycast RP/Anycast IP with Multicast Source Discovery Protocol.
• Knowledge of NSoT software such as Infoblox, Nautobot or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance, scalable IP networks for live video production across a multi-site campus.
• Route optimization and redundancy for critical applications with fault tolerance.
• Transition from SDI to IP workflows and improve IP workflows.
• Implement encryption and security protocols to protect data integrity.
• Maintain Arista CloudVision and monitor network health.
• Administer network hardware/software within HRS and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Arista Certification

IP Networking

PTP

BGP

PIM

NSoT software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infoblox

Nautobot

Arista CloudVision

Job description

Network Systems Engineer

Salary Range: 138,998.00 - 152,911.00

Closing Date: 11/5/2026

Job Summary:

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises morethan 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas,including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources,payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics andadministrative counsel.

This position is located in the Immediate Office,House Recording Studio (HRS), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the House RecordingStudio is to provide live broadcast coverage of House proceedings, livestreamcoverage of Committee hearings, and full-service television and radio studiosto Members of Congress. This position serves as Network Systems Engineer.

Key responsibilities include supporting, maintaining,and improving the internal audio and video networks required to facilitateHouse Recording Studio operations, including transport of uncompressed,real-time video, audio, and metadata. Incumbent will provide systemsadministration and configuration of network hardware and software componentswithin HRS’ hybrid IP-SDI infrastructure and serve as a technical consultant onnetwork systems analysis, integration, implementation, and maintenance.

Limited travel and a flexible work schedule includingoccasional weekends and late nights are required for this position. Schedulemay fluctuate on a biweekly basis to accommodate the service needs of theHouse. Grade level at time of appointment is determined by experience anddesignated level of responsibility.

The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerialresponsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaboratewith the Principal Engineer and Program Manager to assist in designinghigh-performance, scalable, and secure IP networks in full mesh design for livevideo production across a multi-site campus.
• Optimizerouting of network traffic to ensure dynamic pathfinding and maximum redundancyof critical applications and fault tolerance to prevent single link failuresfrom disrupting the network.
• Modernizeexisting workflows to transition television operations from SDI to IP andimprove existing IP workflows on a continual basis.
• Implementappropriate encryption and security protocols to protect data integrity.
• Implementpertinent technologies such as Layer 2 Leaf-Spine and Layer 3 Leaf-Spine.
• Create andupdate technical drawings and schematics using industry standard softwaretools.
• Manage thedeployment of ST-2110 systems utilizing System Timing (-10), Uncompressed Video(-20), Compressed Video (-22), PCM Audio (-30), and Ancillary Data (-40)standards.
• ConfigurePrecision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588 PTP) to ensure precise timing andsynchronization across operations.
• Utilizenetwork analyzers and specialized monitoring tools to diagnose packet loss,jitter, and bandwidth issues.
• Performdaily verification of network health; develop and maintain tracking,measurement, and quality control processes for assigned areas, and providereports as directed.
• Performdiagnostic testing as needed to identify technical characteristics of complexsystems, encompassing broadcast, audiovisual, and network environments.
• Proactivelymonitor software and firmware versions and install updates and patches asneeded to ensure optimal system performance.
• Ensure thataudio and video broadcast standards are consistently maintained.
• Applyproject management principles to achieve successful outcomes, includingdefinition of scope, identification of deliverables, risk management, timelinediscipline, and collaborative communication.
• Research,review, and recommend innovative solutions to meet service needs, improveperformance, and modernize operations.
• Maintain andseek to enhance customer experience; and maintain positive, respectfulcommunication with customers and coworkers at all times.
• Overseeinstallation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, decommissioning, and replacement of all IP and network equipment used for broadcast productionoperations and adhere to lifecycle maintenance standards as directed bymanagement.
• Fiber opticcable infrastructure design, testing and installation oversight.
• Day-to-dayadministration of Arista CloudVision.
• Continuallymaintain knowledge of industry trends and seek professional development to keeppace with evolving technologies.
• Train andmentor junior staff and new employees.
• Performmiscellaneous clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Performother duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, informationtechnology, or a related discipline, or equivalent level of professional workexperience.
• Five years of professional network engineeringexperience with progressive professional development to maintain competence inevolving technology.
• Arista Campus Wired Engineering Specialist certificationor an Arista Data Center Engineering Specialist certification.
• Working knowledge of IP, Realtime Protocol (RTP),Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP).
• Working knowledge of Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)- Sparse Mode, Rendezvous Point redundancy (Anycast RP or Anycast IP withMulticast Source Discovery Protocol).
• Working knowledge of Network Source of Truth (NSoT)software, such as Infoblox, Nautobot or equivalent.’

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Security Requirement

• This position has been designated as a Public Trustposition, and the selectee must obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trustdetermination as a condition of employment.
• This position requires unescorted access to secureoffsite locations which require an identification badge. In order to beapproved for the applicable badge, you must be a U.S. citizen.

**Continued employment is contingent uponsatisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicablesecurity clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified positiononly).