Broadcast Network Engineer (Fixed CDD)

Broadcast Network Engineer – Live Events & Infrastructure

🗓️ Contract type: Fixed term contract | CDD to January 2027

📍 Based in Paris, France. Hybrid work setup with 3 days in the office

✈️ This position may involve travel abroad

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🎥 At HBS, we're not just filming sports - we're crafting unforgettable moments for billions of viewers! Our infrastructure team is seeking a Broadcast Network Engineer - a role ideal for someone with live events experience, who is flexible, organised, and thrives in fast-paced international environments. The Engineer will contribute to the design, configuration, monitoring, and support of complex broadcast network infrastructures across multiple projects worldwide.

📌 About the Role

• Design, configure, and support network infrastructure for major events (on-site and remotely)
• Document monitoring architecture, setup procedures, and network designs (NetBox)
• Configure Layer 3 networks with multicast routing (IGMP/PIM) and VXLAN
• Deploy and configure network monitoring solutions (Grafana, Prometheus, Telegraf, InfluxDB, etc.)
• Integrate data from routers, switches, firewalls, and access points (SNMP, NetFlow, other protocols)
• Build Grafana dashboards for real-time monitoring and alerting
• Identify and troubleshoot network performance issues using collected metrics
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues and stakeholders across international locations

Technologies You’ll Work With

• Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, IGMP, PIM, DNS, DHCP, PTP
• Topologies: Spine/Leaf, Hierarchical (Core/Distribution/Access, Collapsed Core)
• Hardware: Cisco Nexus 9K, Cisco Catalyst, Arista
• Virtualisation: Proxmox, Docker, Kubernetes
• Firewalls: PFsense

🛫 What makes a successful candidate?

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, routing, switching, multicast, PTP)
• Interest in open-source monitoring tools and data visualisation
• Familiarity with Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Ansible, Git, Yang data model, YAML)
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive – able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure
• Strong communicator, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders (internal teams, suppliers, on-site operational staff)

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Networking, IT Infrastructure, or Systems & Networks (Bac+2 / Bac+3 or equivalent)

At HBS, we thrive on delivering world-class broadcast solutions for major international events. We’re always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:

Strong Communication Skills – Fluent in English, able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.

Confident & Adaptable Team Players – Thriving in fast-paced, live event settings, where collaboration is key to success.

Technical Excellence & Organisation – Structured, detail-oriented, and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.

Who is HBS?

You've probably watched a ⚽ football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team 🎥. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™, Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia...

🎥🏟⚽ Watch what we do in 4 videos 👉🏼 https://urlr.me/RedyDE