Senior Broadcast/Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Riyad, KSA

Reports to: (CTO / Head of Network)

Required background : Experience in Broadcasting/Media Network is required !!

About the Company:

We are a leading company in the media production and event broadcasting sector , delivering high-quality content across multiple platforms. We are looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer to help design and build our network infrastructure from scratch, supporting large-scale media contribution and broadcast operations.

Role Overview:

As Senior Network Engineer, you will be the right-hand person to the CTO, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a high-performance network capable of handling up to 400 Gbps of media traffic. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and protocols, ensuring reliability, precision, and scalability for our broadcast and media operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build the network infrastructure from scratch (end-to-end network architecture and deployment).
• Implement and manage a high-bandwidth network (400 Gbps) for media contribution and distribution.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco and Arista network devices.
• Deploy and optimize Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for synchronization across media streams.
• Work with streaming protocols and ensure reliable, low-latency media transport.
• Collaborate closely with the technology director to ensure the network supports business goals and broadcast requirements.
• Provide guidance on best practices for network design, monitoring, and optimization.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of network engineering experience , preferably with large-scale or media/broadcast networks.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista equipment.
• Deep knowledge of PTP (Precision Time Protocol) and media streaming protocols.
• Experience with high-bandwidth network design and deployment (400 Gbps+).
• Ideally, prior experience in media, broadcast, or content delivery networks .
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) – Arabic is a big plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as the right-hand of senior management.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to design a network from scratch for a cutting-edge media company.
• Exposure to the latest broadcast and media technologies .
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.