Senior Network Engineer

On site in Bristol CT
Contract position

We are seeking a strong Cisco Network Engineer to support and maintain high-performance IP networks powering live production and broadcast environments.

This role requires deep routing and switching expertise within a real-time low-latency environment. Experience supporting multicast and broadcast/media networks is strongly preferred. SMPTE-2110 exposure is a plus but not required.

• Design configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure (Nexus Catalyst ASR)

• Support BGP OSPF VLANs STP HSRP/VRRP in a production environment

• Configure and troubleshoot multicast (IGMP PIM-SM SSM) for real-time media transport

• Support low-latency IP networks used in live broadcast workflows

• Troubleshoot packet loss jitter and routing instability during live events

• Work closely with broadcast engineering and production teams

• Support change management and live cutovers

• 5 years of Cisco routing and switching experience

• Strong experience with BGP and OSPF

• Hands-on experience configuring multicast (IGMP PIM)

• Experience with Cisco Nexus and/or Catalyst platforms

• Strong troubleshooting skills in production environments

• Comfortable working onsite in Bristol CT

• Experience in broadcast or media environments

• Exposure to SMPTE ST 2110

• Experience with spine-leaf architectures

• Familiarity with QoS tuning for video traffic