Job Description
Job Description
Company Overview :
Southern Fibernet Corp. is a rapidly growing digital television distributor and internet service provider based in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide fiber optic services to several counties in Georgia and Florida, as well as digital TV services directly to our internet customers and multiple business partners nationwide.
We are seeking a highly motivated, problem-solving Support Tech Lead / Senior Support Engineer to expand and lead our technical support team. This role involves providing advanced systems administration support to ensure smooth operations for our TV partners and internal systems.
Role Overview :
This is a dual-focused role combining Leadership and hands-on system administration. The chosen candidate will :
- Lead day-to-day operations of the technical support team
- Manage, maintain, and support Linux-based servers and related infrastructure
- Provide system-level technical support for IPTV, internet services, and internal IT services
- Collaborate with partners to optimize local channel ingest, encoding, and delivery
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Linux servers, networking, video encoding / transcoding, caching, and content delivery
- Assist in automating server maintenance and improving operational efficiency
- Support deployment of new partners’ TV services and maintain ongoing infrastructure
- Participate in on-call rotation for technical platform and partner support
- Document all incidents, outages, and administrative procedures
Responsibilities :
Team Leadership & Partner Support
Lead the technical support team for TV and IT partnersRefine and redevelop support workflows to scale with customer growthProvide high-level customer support and system troubleshootingCollaborate with engineering to automate services and ensure recoverySystems Administration
Build, manage, support, and maintain Linux-based systems (Debian, CentOS, etc.)Manage user accounts, groups, services, backups, restores, and recoveryPerform change control and system upgradesTroubleshoot Linux server issues, network performance, and application problemsAssist with server documentation and ongoing system monitoringTest and implement new Linux versions on-demandAutomate server maintenance using scripts, Ansible, and other toolsVideo & Networking Support
Support IPTV video ingest, transcoding, distribution, and cachingCollaborate with partners to optimize channel acquisition and deliveryFamiliarity with video codecs (AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1) and on-the-fly transcodingMaintain multi-site content distribution network operationsBasic understanding of IP network principles, switching, and routingRequired Skills & Experience :
5+ years Linux System Administration experience3+ years experience with Ansible or other automation toolsExperience with Linux-based VPN clients, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, filesystems, and authenticationProficiency withnix command line toolsBasic understanding of IP network principles (switching and routing)Skilled communicator (verbal and written) with excellent customer service skillsAbility to document incidents, procedures, and solutions accuratelyPreferred Skills & Experience :
2–5 years of Team Lead or Supervisor experienceExperience providing business-level technical supportCompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, or equivalent certificationsExperience with video encoding, decoding, and on-the-fly transcodingUnderstanding of network OSI layers, particularly Layer 3 and application layer trafficIP / TV background a plusCritical Performance Competencies :
Communication : Clear verbal and written communication with team members and partnersOperational Skills : Proficiency in building, maintaining, and automating serversAnalytical Skills : Ability to identify problems, determine causes, and provide solutionsAttention to Detail : Accuracy in documentation, procedures, and systemsIntelligence & Learning Agility : Quickly absorbs new information and technologiesPlanning & Organization : Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities