TOC Network Engineer – Media & Advertising

Company: Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a global leader in connecting world-renowned talent, intellectual property, and brands across international markets. With a diverse portfolio spanning talent management, brand partnerships, and content production, the organization is seeking for a skilled and highly focused Dedicated TOC Network Engineer to work in a cutting-edge 24/7 technical operations environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support tier-one global broadcasts, collaborate with a high-performance team, and develop expertise in advanced IP media transport and video encoding technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage all technical aspects of live sports transmissions including check-in, configuration, and monitoring.
  • Perform advanced monitoring and troubleshooting across IP networks (Arista, Net Insight), video encoders (Mediakind, Appear), and system infrastructure (Linux/Windows).
  • Support incident management by investigating and resolving issues, producing detailed reports, and participating in post-incident reviews.
  • Maintain and improve documentation, workflows, and infrastructure relating to the client-specific technology stack.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and clients in a high-pressure live environment.
  • Participate in matchday coverage rotas (shift-based, non-overnight), including weekends and some holidays.

Skills/Must have:

  • Proven experience in a network or broadcast engineering role, ideally within live transmission environments.
  • Strong understanding of IP media transport protocols: RTP, ST 2022-7, SRT, UDP, and Multicast.
  • Experience with network equipment (Cisco, Arista, Net Insight) and professional encoders (Mediakind, Appear).
  • Familiarity with video monitoring tools (TAG, Bridgetech) and system monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Grafana).
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain focus during live events.
  • Willingness to work flexible, event-based hours.

Benefits:

  • Standard benefits package included with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Salary:

  • Up to £60,000

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Posted: September 15th, 2026