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Video Engineer Job at Apex Systems in Fort Lauderdale

Apex Systems, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33336

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Job Title: Senior Video Acquisition Engineer

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Job Summary: Responsible for deploying, managing, maintaining, and optimizing video acquisition processes. Leads technical initiatives, mentors junior team members, and enhances Video Acquisition services.

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborate productively with colleagues.
  • Diagnose problems and facilitate decision-making.
  • Handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Prioritize work based on business needs.
  • Document and improve processes.
  • Learn new technologies.
  • Work flexible hours.
  • Oversee video acquisition from various sources.
  • Ensure high-quality video signals and conduct quality checks.
  • Manage video ingest systems for live and VOD content.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot acquisition feeds.
  • Maintain and configure video acquisition equipment.
  • Implement signal normalization and grooming techniques.
  • Design and implement scalable video acquisition solutions.
  • Install and configure satellite receivers and encoders.
  • Work with the network team to optimize video transport.
  • Plan and implement system upgrades.
  • Ensure content protection and compliance with agreements.
  • Conduct scheduled maintenance and quick-fix efforts.

Language Skills:

  • Read, analyze, and interpret information.
  • Respond to inquiries and complaints.
  • Present information to management.

Travel Requirements:

  • 50% or more travel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years in video acquisition, IPTV, or broadcast engineering.

Preferred Experience:

  • Background in IPTV headend operations and video distribution.
  • Hands-on experience with video ingest, encoding, and decoding.
  • Designing and managing video acquisition systems.
  • Experience with video encoding/transcoding and MPEG analysis.

Preferred Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and collaboration.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.

Preferred Certifications:

  • SCTE DVEP, SCTE IPEP, LPIC-1, CCNA, AWS, Harmonic, or Ericsson-specific certifications.
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