Senior Broadcast Network Engineer

Daystar Television Network; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daystar Television Network is seeking a Senior Broadcast Network Engineer to architect and sustain the company’s global live broadcasting platform. You will own the Red (Broadcast) and Blue (Production) zones, guiding RF and Studio Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted streams and broadcasts.

You should bring 7–10 years of senior experience in high-availability environments, expertise in Fortinet, Juniper, Arista, and cloud-integrated workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of senior-level experience in high-availability environments (Broadcast or Telecom experience is a plus).
• Strong command of Fortinet Firewall Management and switching technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Innovate: Design Spine-Leaf architectures and VLAN/VRF segregation for broadcast traffic.
• Security Orchestration: Harden perimeter using Fortinet Firewalls and identity protection.
• Broadcast Fabric Management: Configure and optimize Juniper SRX/EX and Arista environments for high-throughput video.
• Deployment & Physical Mastery: Build networks with VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.

Skills

Spine-Leaf architectures

VLAN/VRF segregation

Zero-trust security

SRT/RTMP troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field

Tools

Fortinet Firewall Management

Juniper SRX/EX

Arista switching

Brocade switching

Dell switching

VMware

Active Directory

Windows Server 2019/2022

Azure

Office 365

JNCIP

CCNP

CCNA

Job description

Location: Bedford, TX

Job Id:349-3426

# of Openings:1

Daystar is looking for aSenior Broadcast Network Engineerwith a servant’s heart and a master’s expertise. This isn't just a networking role; it is a high-impact position designed for a strategic architect who thrives at the intersection ofcutting-edge IT and live television production.Must be a Christian committed to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

The Mission

Are you ready to engineer the future of global broadcasting?

The Strategic Scope

As our Senior Broadcast Network Engineer, you will own the"Red" (Broadcast) and "Blue" (Production) zones. You will be the primary technical authority for our RF Engineering and Studio Production departments, ensuring that our live streams and broadcast signals never falter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect & Innovate:Design and implement robustSpine-Leaf architecturesandVLAN/VRF segregationstrategies to isolate and protect high-priority broadcast traffic.


• Security Orchestration:Manage and \"harden\" our perimeter usingFortinet FirewallsandCrowdStrike Identity Protection, ensuring a zero-trust environment for our production assets.


• Broadcast Fabric Management:Lead the configuration and optimization ofJuniper SRX/EXandAristaswitching environments, prioritizing high-throughput video delivery andPTP (Precision Time Protocol)synchronization.


• Deployment & Physical Mastery:Physically build and setup sophisticated networks, from rack elevation and cable management to the logical configuration ofVPNs, QoS, and Load Balancers.


• Strategic Troubleshooting:Act as the Tier-3 escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing deep packet inspection and forensic analysis to maintain maximum uptime.


• Future-Proof Documentation:Create best-in-class technical documentation and SOPs that enable scalability and ensure the longevity of our global infrastructure.


• Collaborative Leadership:Partner directly with theRF and Studio Engineering teamsto troubleshoot SRT/RTMP pathways and automate streaming workflows.

The Expert Profile

We are looking for a veteran who speaks the language of bothEnterprise ITandLive Broadcast.

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.


• Experience:A minimum of7-10 yearsof senior-level experience in high-availability environments (Broadcast or Telecom experience is a major plus).


• Core Tech Stack Mastery:* Expert-level command ofFortinet Firewall Management.
  
  
  • Deep expertise inJuniper SRX/EXswitching and Junos OS.
  
  
  • Strong knowledge ofArista, Brocade, and Dellswitching environments.
  
  


• Systems Knowledge:Advanced understanding ofVMware,Active Directory, andWindows Server (2019/2022).


• Cloud Fluency:Experience withAzureandOffice 365integration within a hybrid-cloud model.


• Certifications:JNCIP, CCNP, or CCNApreferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit at workstation for extended period of time and/or walk for periods of time


• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds or more.


• Must be able to work shifts as scheduled.


• Must be able to work extended hours as assigned and during events.