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VAR Technical Support (part-time)

ArlingtonOn-sitePart-time

AI Summary

Provides on-site technical support for VAR, MSR, and SAOT systems during live soccer matches, including setup, monitoring, signal verification, and real-time troubleshooting.

About this role

Your mission

  • System preparation: Set up, configure, and verify all VAR, MSR, and SAOT system components prior to each match to ensure full operational readiness
  • Live technical monitoring: Monitor system performance during live matches, including video feeds, network stability, and replay system functionality
  • Match operations support: Provide real-time technical support to replay operators and match officials, escalating issues when necessary
  • Signal verification: Confirm the integrity of all incoming and outgoing broadcast signals and troubleshoot disruptions quickly
  • Issue diagnosis: Identify, analyze, and resolve hardware, software, or connectivity issues under time pressure
  • Documentation: Complete match logs, incident reports, and system performance summaries following Sportec’s operational standards
  • Post-match review: Conduct system shutdown procedures, review technical performance, and report any anomalies or risks
  • Technology testing: Participate in testing new VAR features, workflows, and system updates to support continuous improvement
  • Collaboration: Work closely with replay operators, broadcast partners, and internal technical staff to ensure seamless match operations


Your profile

  • Experience with technical support, broadcast operations, or live sports technology preferred
  • Strong knowledge of soccer rules and match events
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and accurately
  • Comfortable working in high-pressure, real-time environments
  • Availability for match schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel
  • Ability to maintain accurate logs and follow standardized procedures
  • Reliable high-speed internet and ability to work on-site in the centralized operations center


Why us?

Work where your decisions affect live matchday outcomes. Sportec combines the agility of a US team with deep technical and operational experience from our German partners. Enjoy a collaborative, an open-door culture, and a pragmatic team that values solving client problems quickly and effectively.


Why we are the right choice for you

If you love soccer and making things work when it counts, you’ll fit right in!

Skills

Broadcast Signal VerificationConnectivity TroubleshootingHardware DiagnosticsIncident ReportingMatch LoggingMSR SystemsNetwork Stability MonitoringReplay System FunctionalitySAOT SystemsSoftware DiagnosticsSystem ConfigurationVAR SystemsVideo Feed Monitoring

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