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Technician, Managed Media Operations Center

Requisition Number:  19635
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location(s): 

Chennai, IN


(Senior) Technician, Managed Media Operations Center

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and maintain live media transport services (satellite, fiber, IP).
  • Handle real-time incidents, alarms, and service degradations.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage redundant paths
  • Coordinate with RF, Data, Teleport, Engineering, and Customers.
  • Coordinate service provisioning, migrations, and maintenance activities.
  • Provide clear incident updates, (pre- and post-incident reports).
  • Ensure compliance with SLAs, SOPs, and change management processes.
  • Use monitoring tools to track QoS/QoE, bitrate, PID errors, and packet loss.

Technical Skills

  • Broadcast & Media: MPEG-TS, PIDs, PSI/SI, encoders/decoders, multiplexers, playout system
  • IP & Networking: Fiber network, IP multicast/unicast, UDP/RTP, SRT, RIST, SMPTE ST 2022-7
  • Satellite: Uplink/downlink, RF levels, modulation, FEC
  • Monitoring Tools: NMS/M&C systems, ServiceNow (SNOW)
  • Security: Encryption, conditional access systems (CAS)

Tools & Systems

  • Media monitoring platforms (bitrate, TS analysis)
  • Network monitoring tools (NMS, alarms)
  • Ticketing systems (ServiceNow)
  • Communication bridges and incident tools

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electronics, Communications, IT, or Networking
  • Experience in broadcast, media transport, or Media NOC operations
  • Knowledge of live broadcast environments is a plus

Soft Skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work in 24/7 shift environments and including public holidays
  • Cross-functional teamwork and leadership during outages

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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