Senior Network Engineer

On site in Bristol, CT

Contract position

We are seeking a strong Cisco Network Engineer to support and maintain high-performance IP networks powering live production and broadcast environments.

This role requires deep routing and switching expertise within a real-time, low-latency environment. Experience supporting multicast and broadcast/media networks is strongly preferred. SMPTE-2110 exposure is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure (Nexus, Catalyst, ASR)
• Support BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP in a production environment
• Configure and troubleshoot multicast (IGMP, PIM-SM, SSM) for real-time media transport
• Support low-latency IP networks used in live broadcast workflows
• Troubleshoot packet loss, jitter, and routing instability during live events
• Work closely with broadcast engineering and production teams
• Support change management and live cutovers

Required Experience

• 5+ years of Cisco routing and switching experience
• Strong experience with BGP and OSPF
• Hands-on experience configuring multicast (IGMP, PIM)
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and/or Catalyst platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills in production environments
• Comfortable working onsite in Bristol, CT

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience in broadcast or media environments
• Exposure to SMPTE ST 2110
• Experience with spine-leaf architectures
• Familiarity with QoS tuning for video traffic