Senior Network Engineer, Cingularity

We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer (NetOps) at Cingularity, a division of IMG Studios. This is a permanent role based in London (Spitalfields) with a hybrid schedule (Mon‑Fri, 9am‑5pm).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the complex infrastructure that powers mission‑critical transmission systems.
• Take ownership of the core networking infrastructure, including a specialized DTM (Dynamic Synchronous Transfer Mode) network, and introduce automation to enhance resilience and performance.
• Assist in developing observability tools; 24/7 monitoring is managed by the Technical Operations Centre.
• Core Routing & Switching:
  • Design and operate distributed systems with advanced knowledge of OSPF and BGP.
  • Maintain multicast routing to ensure efficient data delivery across broadcast environments.
• DTM Specialisation: Manage and optimise the DTM network to meet the demands of live broadcast.
• Global Telemetry: Refine a global telemetry network for consistent data flow and visibility.
• Plan capacity and advise on hardware/bandwidth upgrades driven by business growth and projects.
• Ensure optimal traffic forwarding and data integrity for high‑availability, scalable systems used for critical live content broadcasting.
• Network Security & Maintenance:
  • Implement best practices for access control and protection across the ecosystem.
  • Manage firmware upgrades, patching, and warranty across all hardware.
  • Perform system hardening to secure mission‑critical transmission paths.
• NetOps & Monitoring Refinement:
  • Build and refine monitoring techniques for internal teams.
  • Develop observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, and Netbox.
  • Implement automation with Ansible, Python, and shell scripting.
  • Lead the transition from manual workflows to automated NetOps processes.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Provide level‑3 troubleshooting and serve as an escalation point.
  • Guide and mentor engineering teams on complex projects.
  • Assist engineers in learning networking concepts and the Cingularity architecture.
  • Lead technical network projects from concept to deployment, meeting schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the TCP/IP stack, including OSPF, BGP, and switching protocols.
• Experience securing network infrastructure and managing hardware firmware lifecycles.
• Practical experience with multicast routing in a production environment.
• Proven automation skills using Python and Ansible.
• IPAM/DCIM experience with Netbox.
• Familiarity with modern observability tools such as Grafana, ELK, and InfluxDB.
• Knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 networks and related timing/synchronisation requirements (advantageous).
• Direct experience with DTM or ATM technologies.
• Version control proficiency with GitHub.
• Understanding of real‑time transport protocols (RTP, UDP, SRT, Zixi) and video encoding (AVC, HEVC, JPEG‑XS).
• Project management experience with tools like ClickUp, Monday.com, or Jira.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to stay focused under pressure and maintain high standards in a live environment.
• Organised and self‑motivated with a proactive mindset.

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and non‑discrimination. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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