Senior Systems Analyst, Production Support

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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This position will not be filled until consideration has been made by the CBC/Radio-Canada / APS Workforce Adjustment Committee.

This is a 100% on-site position with the possibility of travel to remote locations. Full driver licence class 5 is required. 

Your role:

Senior Systems Analyst manages and supports server-based systems and processes within CBC-Radio Canada’s media production ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

Deploy, maintain and support physical and virtual server-based systems and processes.

Maintain and update automated control room systems (e.g. Ross Overdrive, VizRT, MOSS/iNews protocol)

Provides leadership, planning and coordination of projects to effectively manage the upgrading and maintenance of supported systems, following formal methodologies and change management processes.

Provide escalation level support to frontline support teams. Coordinate work of frontline technical staff.

Provide support, training and mentorship to junior staff and colleagues.

Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to very complex issues within tightly integrated systems that support critical applications.

Participate in off-hours on-call schedule to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.

Develop and implement maintenance procedures, monitor system health, gather system statistics, and troubleshoot reported errors and alarms.

Conduct thorough analysis of technical issues and provide feedback to senior management and production partners.

Develop operational procedures and standards for new systems. Define, coordinate and execute test procedures to validate and improve system functionality.

Log issues and detail solutions in appropriate documentation systems to retain corporate memory and to aid in resolving future problems of a similar nature.

Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance. Configure and design systems to fulfill requirements for uninterrupted 24/7 operation.

Analyze requirements, evaluate hardware and software, and make recommendations for upgrades and acquisitions. Liaise with the vendors to ensure successful acquisition of required components as well as successful integration with other systems.

Plan, coordinate and implement system configurations for new installations or upgrades including security settings, directory structures, networking requirements, access control, capacity requirements and interfacing with databases and/or other applications to meet client requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires strong knowledge of hardware and software configurations, security, performance and utilization methodologies, and familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment concepts and high availability clusters.

Requires ability to write scripts using languages and tools available on supported platforms.

Solid understanding of video and audio system design, file based and streaming codecs, including publishing to cloud based end-points.

Strong troubleshooting skills, an understanding of trend analysis, familiarity with backup/recovery procedures and knowledge of technical processes and methodologies to ensure maximum system efficiency is required.

Solid understanding of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.

Understanding of formal methodologies of project management and change management is an asset.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple competing priorities and to manage time effectively.

Configure and maintain LAWO VSM (Virtual Studio Manager) as the primary control layer for ST 2110 IP media fabrics.

Experience creating and modifying VSM gadgets, logic gates, and storage groups to automate complex routing workflows.

Manage the integration of LAWO hardware (Power Core, On-Air Designer, theWall) with VSM for seamless tally, labeling, and signal orchestration.

Experience using VSM to bridge LAWO IP infrastructure with third-party vendors (e.g., Sony, Grass Valley, Evertz).

Execute advanced programming and configuration of the RTS Adam Intercom system, including port allocation, alpha assignments, and GPIO interfaces.

Ability to manage the Avid Interplay (Production Management) environment including Avid Airspeeds and Nexis Storage Array.

Education and Experience:

Graduate of College or University in Computer Science, Information Technology, Television & Radio Production, or related discipline.

Traditional TV and Radio broadcast knowledge is essential.

Minimum 5 years of applicable technical experience in either TV & Radio Production or Computer Science.

Proven experience installing, configuring and managing Linux and Windows based server operating systems.

Knowledge of 2110 and AES67 is an asset

Experience designing and supporting file based workflows is an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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