Infrastructure Engineer - Video Operations Specialist PMOUNTJP00000845
A leading digital streaming network is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer - Video Operations Specialist. The successful candidate will support all QoS/QoE aspects of our News and Sports Digital streaming channels. This individual will manage and improve “eyes-on-glass” dashboards related to video service and delivery. The ideal candidate possess the skills and ability to support live streaming events and VOD distribution. The company offers a
great work environment!
Infrastructure Engineer - Video Operations Specialist Pay And Benefits
- Hourly pay: $50/hr
- Worksite: Leading digital streaming network. (Remote, Candidates must be located in the United States, work in Eastern Time and be able to work during the weekends - details in the Shift section below)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
- 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment
Infrastructure Engineer - Video Operations Specialist Responsibilities
- Triaging and troubleshooting streaming and live VOD streaming issues as they arise, level 1 analysis troubleshooting that is reported and escalating and/or solving the issues, making sure the streaming and video workflow is healthy, monitoring metrics, ensuring the pipeline is working as per the end user experience.
- Be familiar with escalation procedures and working in a high volume and high pressure environment, triaging experience that is user impacting as this is a highly visible position. Sometimes high level executives are involved with escalation of issues.
- Support all QoS/QoE aspects of our News and Sports Digital streaming channels.
- Manage and improve “eyes-on-glass” dashboards related to video service and delivery.
- Be full member of the agile team, take part in all regular meetings and plannings.
- Work both independently and together with the other partners on assigned tasks and projects that will fit your skills and abilities.
- Monitor on demand and live streaming assets, and prioritize any issues.
Infrastructure Engineer - Video Operations Specialist Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, media or similar fields preferred.
- Experience in live TV and/or streaming operations roles.
- Experience with video container formats, transmuting and streaming protocols (DASH/HLS).
- Experience monitoring and managing cloud based and in-house encoding software and abr monitoring appliances.
- Experience with Digital Rights Management Systems (DRM), including Playready, Widevine & FairPlay.
- Video engineering experience a plus.
- Knowledge of HLS and DASH.
- Worked with Content Management Systems (CMS).
- Understanding of live streaming workflows, from sourcing, processing, delivering and engaging from the live event origin all the way to end users.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Understanding of various multimedia transport protocols such as: RTP, RTMP, SRT, UDP, Zixi.
Infrastructure Engineer - Video Operations Specialist Shift
- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern.
- Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday, the other 3 days of the week are flexible.
Compensation: From $50.00 to $50.00 per hour