Lead: Network Infrastructure & Distribution

Responsibilities:

Network Uptime and Availability:

• Maintain stable and resilient video and data infrastructure
• Implement and monitor IP, satellite, and CDN delivery networks
• Configure and optimize distribution workflows for live and VOD
• Assist in architecture design, execute builds and test new solutions
• Manage observability tools, alerts and escalation procedures
• Support contract SLAs, troubleshoot links and track uptime metrics
• Maintain redundancy, encryption and operational documentation
• Drive creation and adoption of operational processes and SOPs
• Lead by example in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning)
• Foster continuous process improvement within the team
• Ensure subordinates and contractors actively participate in Agile workflows

Distribution Performance:

• Consistent broadcast-standard delivery and QoS compliance

Implementation and Optimization:

• Timely deployment of network upgrades and optimizations

Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Low MTTR and proactive issue resolution

Vendor and Telco Management:

• Smooth collaboration with telcos, satellite and CDN providers

Risk and Compliance:

• Secure, redundant infrastructure with proper failovers

Agile Process:

• Consistent participation in Agile ceremonies and improvement cycles

Network Implementation:

• Deploy and maintain global IP and hybrid video networks aligned with design specifications
• Network deployments and changes executed on schedule with zero unplanned downtime
• Configuration standards and documentation maintained 100% up to date
• Change success rate > 98% with rollback plans validated

Distribution Support:

• Ensure efficient delivery of live and on-demand content via CDN, IP and satellite
• 99.5% service uptime across all live feeds
• Latency maintained within < 5 seconds end-to-end for OTT delivery (or within platform SLA)
• 100% of scheduled live events delivered to broadcast QoS standards

Telco and Satellite Coordination:

• Support uplink chains, bonded cellular and leased circuits for contribution and distribution
• Link uptime > 99.9%
• All faults escalated within 15 minutes and resolved or mitigated within agreed SLA
• Monthly SLA reports submitted on time with < 2% data discrepancy
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