Media Network Engineer, Prime Video Live Sports Tech Ops

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Description
Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment?

Do you want to invent, disrupt and redefine what entertainment means for fans, creators, and communities all around the globe?

As part of the Prime Video team, you’ll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied.

Also, you’ll get to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.

We’ll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers.

With global opportunities for talented creatives, technologists, marketing professionals and so much more, you can decide where a career with Prime Video takes you!

Prime Video is seeking a Media Network Engineer for our Live Sports Production Technical Operations team.

Come join a growing team of builders and innovators in creating and supporting real-time graphics and stages using the latest technologies!

This role includes network design and implementation to support live production across our Sports portfolio (NFL, NHL, NWSL, NASCAR, and NBA.

The media network engineer will also support for the design and build-out of new tech facilities on our Culver City campus.

Key job responsibilities
• Manage the daily troubleshooting, maintenance, and implementation of network infrastructure supporting live studio and remote productions.
• Provide on-site network support five days per week in Culver City.
• Support SMPTE ST 2110, command and control, and out-of-band management broadcast networks
• Configure and maintain network hardware for video, audio, and data workflows—including monitoring, firewall security, and control systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and workflows; deploy timely updates to software and firmware.
• Evaluate and implement the right technology for each production use case, prioritizing stability and performance.
• Support global IP-based communication platforms and secure remote contribution networks.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve pre-air issues; rapidly triage live production network incidents.
• Design and operate with a security-first mindset; collaborate with Amazon Security for architecture reviews, firewall management, and continuous monitoring

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring and managing IP broadcast networks
• 5 +years of direct experience using network switch Command Line Interface (CLI) for (Layer 2/3 network configuration, Network troubleshooting, Equipment management)
• 3 + years experience implementing and managing SMPTE ST 2110 systems
• 3 + years experience in live broadcast production environments
• Demonstrated experience with IP multicast configuration and management, Quality of Service (QoS) implementation and Network security protocols and firewalls
Preferred Qualifications
• Current CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification
• 2+ years experience administering: DNS systems, DHCP services, IP Address Management (IPAM) tools
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS networking services, including: Direct Connect implementation, VPC configuration, Route tables management
• 1+ year of experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• 2+ years experience with infrastructure automation using either: Ansible, Terraform
• 2+ years experience implementing and maintaining enterprise network monitoring systems: Creating technical documentation, Managing project lifecycles, Following change control procedures

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $256,100/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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