Network Engineer

Network Engineer – Grass Valley

Under general supervision of the VP of Engineering, the Network Engineer plans, implements, manages, maintains, and troubleshoots all development video and data networks.

Requirements:

  • Plan, design, and install cabling (optical, coax, copper), both 12G SDI and 100 GB networks, campus wide.
  • Responsible for creating and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices related to the networks usage and data protection.
  • Work with Engineers and QA Staff to support projects and lead network issue diagnosis throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Manage the networks, test equipment, and endpoints as efficiently as possible and make recommendations for upgrades, expansions, etc. as demands require.
  • Collaborate with corporate IT to ensure network security.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Strong understanding of Cisco/Arista CLI.
  • Excellent working knowledge of SMPTE 2110 and associated protocols, including PTP and standards such as NMOS.
  • Working knowledge of streaming protocols including RTSP, RTMP, and HLS.
  • Understanding of Layer 3 Multicasting and Layer 2 Protocols.
  • Comfortable with integration with build pipelines for automatic testing.
  • Provisioning and use policies.
  • General systems administration and network admin skills for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
  • Understanding and ability to abide by Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all organization levels; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical ability with active listening skills.
  • Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
  • Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy. Exhibit a professional, business like appearance and demeanor.
  • Willingness to adhere to company policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive and professional manner.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Bachelors Degree in IT or similar field and 5 years of directly related experience or an Associates Degree and 10 years of directly related experience or similar equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The base salary for this position is $101,709 – 139,850. This range reflects base salary only, and does not include additional compensation or benefits. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience, education, training and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Email resumes to: jobs@aja.com

Life at AJA

A career at AJA Video Systems will be unlike any other you’re exploring. You’ll be challenged and inspired with creative design opportunities working in a beautiful Sierra Foothills location on a campus designed to facilitate learning, teamwork and innovation with products that are changing the broadcast and media landscape. Our location in Grass Valley is a paradise for people who enjoy the outdoors – hiking, fishing, white water rafting and kayaking, skiing, or camping.

We look for people interested in turning ideas into real products. Our products facilitate video and movie productions. We want people who are creative, out-of-the-box thinkers and who are tenacious problem-solvers.

The nearby Yuba is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in California. We are located an hour from Lake Tahoe, an hour from Sacramento, and about two hours from the Bay Area. Grass Valley also hosts multiple music festivals and is home for numerous artists, writers and musicians. Nevada City, our sister city, was recently voted one of the top ten small towns in the U.S. We have excellent schools including numerous charter schools that appeal to specific talents and interests of our community’s families.

Our Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and have a full range of benefits which include multiple health plan options, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 125 Flexible Spending Accounts, and matching 401(k) plan.