Media Systems Engineer

Storage & Archival

Operate and maintain multi-tier storage infrastructure (primary, nearline, and archive) for raw camera footage and finished assets

Manage LTO tape library operations end to end: archival writes, verification/checksums, restores, offsite rotation, and media lifecycle

Administer SAN/NAS and shared editorial storage platforms, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and monitoring

Support and improve backup and disaster recovery strategy across on-prem and cloud tiers

Data Center & Servers

Provide remote day-to-day operation and support of our data center: monitoring, alerting, incident response, and vendor coordination

Build and administer Linux and Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and core services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)

Perform hands-on data center work during Greenville visits: racking, cabling, hardware lifecycle, and facility upgrades

Networking

Support high-bandwidth editorial and production networks: VLANs, subnets, routing/switching, and firewall policies

Troubleshoot and optimize network performance for video editing, media transport, and file-acceleration workflows

Partner with the team on network design for new builds and studio expansion

Cloud & Workflow

Manage cloud storage integration and hybrid on-prem/cloud tiering (AWS or equivalent)

Support media workflows and asset movement between editorial, archive, and delivery systems

Script and automate repetitive infrastructure and media-movement tasks (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)

Write and maintain documentation, SOPs, and runbooks so knowledge never lives in just one head

5+ years of systems engineering / systems administration experience in media & entertainment — studio, network, broadcast, or post-production environments (e.g., DreamWorks, NBCUniversal, Netflix, or comparable)

Deep hands-on experience with archival workflows and LTO tape libraries (Quantum, Spectra Logic, or similar) and archive software (Archiware, SGL, or equivalent)

Strong storage chops: SAN/NAS administration at scale (Avid NEXIS, SNS EVO, PowerScale/Isilon, Qumulo, or similar)

Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, and high-throughput (10/25/100GbE) environments

Server administration across Linux and Windows, plus virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, or equivalent) and Active Directory

Working knowledge of cloud storage and compute (AWS, GCP, or Azure) in hybrid media environments

Ability to support a production data center remotely — strong monitoring, troubleshooting, and on-call discipline

Clear communicator who can support creative, non-technical teams under production pressure

Must live in (or relocate to) the Raleigh, NC area and be able to travel frequently to Greenville, NC

Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Storage+, AWS, or Avid ACSR, Netapp Ontap

Experience with MAM/DAM platforms (Iconik, CatDV, or similar) and file-acceleration tools (Signiant, Aspera)

Familiarity with editorial applications and codecs (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer; UHD/HDR pipelines)

Live production or live-streaming infrastructure experience

Scripting beyond the basics — API integrations, Docker, infrastructure automation, Python, Bash etc.

You’re not expected to have used every tool listed here — if you’ve run comparable systems at scale, we want to hear from you.

Full-time position based in Raleigh, NC

Frequent travel to our Greenville, NC studio is required

Remote support of our data center, with periodic on-call responsibilities

MrBeast is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.

Competitive Salary

Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance

Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching

Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays

Company-provided technology package

Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days