Senior Broadcast Network Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Broadcast Network Engineer is an onsite role based in Bedford, TX, with a salary range of $130,000 - $140,000 per year. This role supports a global, faith-based Christian media ministry. This role exists to design and implement robust network architectures and security strategies for mission-critical broadcast traffic. The engineer will lead the configuration of switching environments, manage network security, and provide Tier-3 escalation support to ensure global content distribution and live production excellence.

What you'll do

• Architect & Innovate: Design and implement robust Spine-Leaf network architectures and VLAN/VRF segmentation strategies to isolate, secure, and prioritize mission-critical broadcast traffic
• Security Orchestration: Own and harden the network perimeter using Fortinet firewalls and CrowdStrike Identity Protection, enforcing a zero-trust security posture across all production assets
• Broadcast Fabric Management: Lead the configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Juniper SRX/EX and Arista switching environments, ensuring high-throughput video delivery and precise PTP (Precision Time Protocol) synchronization
• Deployment & Physical Execution: Design, build, and deploy complex network environments—from rack elevation and structured cabling to the logical configuration of VPNs, QoS policies, and load balancers
• Strategic Troubleshooting: Serve as the Tier-3 escalation point for advanced network incidents, leveraging deep packet inspection, traffic analysis, and forensic diagnostics to maximize uptime
• Future-Proof Documentation: Develop and maintain best-in-class technical documentation and SOPs to support scalability and long-term global infrastructure operations
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with RF and Studio Engineering teams to troubleshoot SRT/RTMP transport paths and automate live and on-demand streaming workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

bedford tx

broadcast network engineer

network

fortinet

juniper

arista

engineering

jobot

$130k-$140k

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary, Benefits package

Why this role

Global faith-based media ministry, Advanced technical environment, Purpose-driven work

About the employer

Jobot is hiring for this role. Industry: Radio Broadcasting Stations. Sector: 51.