Senior Network Engineer at Chicago Public Media

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Broadcasting, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Seven (7) plus years network and communications engineering experience, including experience installing, configuring, and testing Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 network devices in an enterprise multi-site environment
Strong ability to identify, determine and document customer requirements
Solid written and verbal communication proficiencies
People management experience
Experience hiring and leading teams, including distributed teams and vendors
Ability to exercise technical judgment in solving problems
Solid understanding of IP addressing, 802.1x Network Access Control, Subnetting, VLANS, VXLAN
IP Routing: EIGRP, BGP, iBGP
Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, Radsec/Radius, Netflow
Bridging/switching Protocols: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, PVST+)
Strong understanding of QoS, routing protocol redistribution, route filtering and ACLs
Strong understanding of broadcast video and audio over IP
WAN: IPSEC and SSL VPNs, Frame Relay, MPLS, Ethernet, Uni and Multicast routing
Physical Layer: 10/100/1000BaseT, UTP/STP, AUI, Transceiver, Converter, Multi-mode/Single-mode fiber, CSU/DSU, MUX/IMUX
Experience with Arista Cloudvision and Fortimanager platforms
Wifi troubleshooting and documentation fundamentals
Network Automation and ZTP’s
Solid understanding of Cloud Networking (AWS), 802.1Q

Responsibilities

Effectively identify and resolve issues across all networks; serve as a focal-point for customer-servicing for infrastructure related issues
Analysis, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, installation, implementation, configuration, and support of data networking technologies, generally Cisco Routers, and Arista switches
Review deployment plans for new networks or changes to the networks
Implement and manage broadcast audio and video over IP infrastructure
Provide installation, configuration and acceptance testing for an Arista-based data network infrastructure Layer 2 and Layer 3
Willingness to address urgent network incidents during evenings, weekends, or holidays when necessary
Lead the networking team, including managing additional network engineers

Skills

Arista

Cisco IOS

Fortinet

Cisco Routers

Arista Switches

WAN

LAN

Wireless LAN

VPN

VoIP

Audio over IP

Video over IP

Linux

Windows

Macintosh

Chicago Public Media

Broadcast radio and digital streaming services

About Chicago Public Media

Chicago Public Media's main product is WBEZ, a flagship station delivering substantive news and insights through broadcast radio, digital streaming, and a newly launched mobile app with groundbreaking rePlayer functionality. The technologies utilized include digital streaming, mobile app development, and on-demand platform features.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1990Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Social Impact, Education, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

6 weeks fully paid family leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Risks

Decline in traditional radio listenership may reduce audience engagement and revenue.

Increased competition from digital-native news outlets challenges content production speed.

Dependence on public funding and donations can be unpredictable during economic downturns.

Differentiation

Chicago Public Media acquired the Chicago Sun-Times, forming a large nonprofit news organization.

They partner with local organizations to enhance community engagement and attract diverse audiences.

Their focus on addressing social issues strengthens community ties and public service mission.

Upsides

Podcasting growth offers an opportunity to expand reach and audience engagement.

AI in media can personalize content delivery and improve audience engagement.

Nonprofit news acquisitions can lead to innovative business models and sustainability.

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