Broadcast Network Engineer
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Job Location:
Boulogne-Billancourt - France
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) is a leading independent host broadcast specialist dedicated to helping international sports federations organising committees and rights holders deliver their events to a global audience. We provide world-class broadcast solutions for some of the worlds biggest sporting events including the prestigious FIFA World Cup ensuring broadcasters worldwide can offer fans a unique and engaging viewing experience.
Headquartered in Zug Switzerland and as part of the Infront Sports & Media group HBS offers the full spectrum of host broadcast operations and services combining technological innovation with deep industry expertise to set the benchmark in live sports broadcasting.
Broadcast Network Engineer Live Events & Infrastructure
Contract type: Fixed term contract CDD to January 2027
Based in Paris France. Hybrid work setup with 3 days in the office
This position may involve travel abroad
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At HBS were not just filming sports - were crafting unforgettable moments for billions of viewers! Our infrastructure team is seeking aBroadcast Network Engineer - a role ideal for someone with live broadcast events experience who is flexible organised and thrives in fast-paced international environments. The Engineer will contribute to the design configuration monitoring and support of complex broadcast network infrastructures across multiple projects worldwide.
About the Role
- Design configure and support network infrastructure for major events (on-site and remotely)
- Document monitoring architecture setup procedures and network designs (NetBox)
- Configure Layer 3 networks with multicast routing (IGMP/PIM) and VXLAN
- Deploy and configure network monitoring solutions (Grafana Prometheus Telegraf InfluxDB etc.)
- Integrate data from routers switches firewalls and access points (SNMP NetFlow other protocols)
- Build Grafana dashboards for real-time monitoring and alerting
- Identify and troubleshoot network performance issues using collected metrics
- Collaborate with engineering colleagues and stakeholders across international locations
Technologies Youll Work With
- Protocols:BGP OSPF VXLAN IGMP PIM DNS DHCP PTP
- Topologies:Spine/Leaf Hierarchical (Core/Distribution/Access Collapsed Core)
- Hardware:Cisco Nexus 9K Cisco Catalyst Arista
- Virtualisation:Proxmox Docker Kubernetes
- Firewalls:PFsense
What makes a successful candidate
- Broadcast experience is essential
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing routing switching multicast PTP)
- Interest in open-source monitoring tools and data visualisation
- Familiarity with Linux and basic scripting (Bash Python or PowerShell)
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Ansible Git Yang data model YAML)
- Highly organised detail-oriented and proactive able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting and documentation skills
- Flexible adaptable and able to work well under pressure
- Strong communicator comfortable working with multiple stakeholders (internal teams suppliers on-site operational staff)
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Networking IT Infrastructure or Systems & Networks (Bac2 / Bac3 or equivalent)
HBS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs throughout the recruitment process.
We thrive on delivering world-class broadcast solutions for major international events. Were always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:
Strong Communication Skills Fluent in English able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.
Confident & Adaptable Team Players Thriving in fast-paced live event settings where collaboration is key to success.
Technical Excellence & Organisation Structured detail-oriented and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.
Who is HBS
Youve probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well if it was a World Cup match it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26 FIFA Womens World Cup 2027 Mens Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.
Watch what we do in 4 videos: to the high volume of applications we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate but we will do our best to get back to you regarding next steps. Thank you for your interest in joining HBS.
Key Skills
- Mac Os
- System Design
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- WAN
- Visio
- TCP
- IP Networking
- Maintenance
- Experience Design
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Established in 2018, HBS brings the expertise of longstanding professionals specialized in both Human Resources together with professionals specialized in all technical vocational disciplines. After over two decades in serving local and multinational clients, they have joined forces t ... View more
