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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

In This Role You’ll:

The Senior Technical Engineer provides advanced technical support for Paramount's broadcast and media operations. These operations run 24/7 and requires a deep knowledge of systems and useful, hands-on operational skills. You'll support production teams working with media applications, troubleshoot complex technical issues across infrastructure and workflows, and ensure reliable operation of the platforms that power creative and live production. This role blends systems administration with client-facing support, requiring both technical depth and the ability to communicate successfully with production staff.

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

• Strongly proficient in Linux and Windows server environments. This includes building systems, configuring them, hardening security, and optimizing performance.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting and maintaining enterprise infrastructure and production systems in 24/7 operational environments.

Bonus Skills:

• Proven ability to provide technical support and guidance to production teams, editors, artists, and end-users. This role requires solid interpersonal skills and tolerance, especially in high-pressure broadcast environments.

• Significant experience with broadcast and media platforms (e.g., Mimir, Avid, VizRT, Telestream, or similar), including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and end-user support.

• Experience with media asset management (MAM) systems. Must understand how media workflows are organized. Troubleshoot issues related to media, including codecs, formats, and transfer protocols.

• Ability to create and deliver technical training, develop user documentation, and build operational runbooks that improve team capability and reduce recurring issues.

• You should be able to lead the response to operational incidents. You will troubleshoot complex issues in both applications and infrastructure. You will also coordinate the resolution with teams from different functions.

• Solid knowledge of networking basics is required. This involves knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and fixing connectivity problems in media workflows.

• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., Nutanix, VMware, or equivalent), including configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.

• Experience designing and supporting SAN and NAS storage environments using SMB and NFS for creative and broadcast workloads.

• Demonstrated capability implementing and using monitoring, alerting, and log analysis to support anticipatory detection and root-cause analysis (e.g., Zabbix, New Relic, or similar).

• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency.

• Experience supporting production databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar systems.

• Hands-on administration of Active Directory, including users, security groups, access controls, and integration with media platforms.

• Ability to manage multiple support requests and projects simultaneously, prioritizing efficiency in a dynamic production environment.

• Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operational environment.

• Proficient interpersonal skills. Works well in a team environment. Collaborates successfully with technical and production teams. Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• You need good documentation skills. This means you will create technical documents. You will also write incident reports and develop operational procedures.

• AI-conscious mindset, with interest in recognizing how AI-assisted tools can support troubleshooting, automation, documentation, and operational efficiency.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or similar) and hybrid infrastructure concepts is a plus.

• Experience with containerized workloads using Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks associated with equipment installation and data center operations.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hiring Salary Range: $115,000.00 - 135,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.