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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, AmmaluIT, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Media Network Engineer Culver City CA (Only Locals please....) 12+ Months Contract Qualifications: 14+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on supporting media and entertainment workflows. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences and build consensus around solutions. Proven ability to document complex technical requirements in a clear and concise manner. Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), routing principles (OSPF, BGP), and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts (VLANs, QinQ, MLAG, LACP). Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs), preference for experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Strong knowledge of media protocols (SRT, RIST, NDI, Dante, AVB) and SMPTE ST 2110 standards for professional media over IP networks Strong understanding of service uptime, redundancy, and failover mechanisms in a broadcast environment. Experience with high-performance storage solutions (Qumulo, Isilon, etc.). Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Experience working with broadcast video equipment, such as routers, switchers, encoders, and decoders. Experience with timing and synchronization technologies, including Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting both Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) environments. Strong understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) principles and implementation techniques. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification. Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi. Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.). Experience with configuration and management of networking equipment from vendors such as Arista, Cisco, and Fortinet. Familiarity with cellular and mobile networking technologies, such as LTE, 5G, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Experience with in-band and out-of-band network management techniques. Experience with Virtual Private Clouds (VPC) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) technologies. Experience with long-haul networking technologies used in broadcast environments (e.g., DWDM, optical transport, high-speed Ethernet). Experience with audio networking technologies, such as Dante, AES67, and Ravenna. Knowledge of color science and video engineering principles.

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