Solutions Architect - Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems

Evertz Microsystems Limited • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Solutions Architect works between Evertz clients, account managers, R&D engineers, project managers, and executive management to architect, design, and document end-to-end enterprise solutions for broadcast and media facilities. The role involves understanding clients’ visions, business requirements, and technical requirements, then mapping those needs to Evertz hardware, software, and professional services. The successful candidate is comfortable working directly with clients and internally with R&D and delivery service groups.

The position covers solution design and documentation from initial scoping and demonstrations through proposal development, risk management, commissioning, training, and sustaining engineering. The role also involves developing customer relationships and traveling to client sites as required.

Requirements

• Experience designing, documenting, and sustaining full-lifecycle, end-to-end, enterprise-wide client-facing projects.
• At least 3 years of experience deploying file-based workflow solutions.
• Experience with file-based broadcast, production, post-production, non-linear distribution, automated transcoding and quality control, and business/traffic system deployments and workflows.
• Education in electronics engineering or a similar field.
• Problem-solving and strong communication skills.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work as a team player.
• Familiarity with BXF and industry-standard traffic solutions.
• Experience with Broadcast IT and network infrastructure.
• Understanding of application integration with business systems using XML as the interchange format.
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the account manager to define and document project scope.
• Develop initial solutions, select Evertz equipment, and design systems; refine the design into a final quotation and supporting documentation.
• Work with internal teams and clients to provide client demonstrations or proof-of-concept system documentation as required.
• Collaborate with internal, client, and third-party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirements.
• Lead the creation and refinement of proposals and produce accurate bid-set documentation.
• Identify and manage project risks, clearly state assumptions, and coordinate with clients and internal resources to mitigate risks before deployment.
• Create a clear design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budget.
• Identify new customers, build relationships, and maintain the existing customer base.
• Act as the technical authority during design, pre-commissioning, onsite commissioning, training, and sustaining engineering.
• Travel to client sites as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree