Cable Headend and Video Distribution SME

Company Profile  

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.   

Overview  

We are seeking an experienced Cable Headend & Video Distribution SME with deep operational expertise in cable headend operations and video distribution. This role requires an individual who has worked directly with video delivery within cable headend environments and understands how video signals are received, processed, routed, distributed, monitored, and maintained through the headend. The ideal candidate will understand the complete video signal path—from satellite and RF reception through Integrated Receiver/Decoders (IRDs) and video processing to QAM and/or IP-based distribution. The individual will bring a strong cable operator perspective, helping evaluate technical and operational plans, challenge assumptions, identify implementation risks, and ensure proposed approaches are practical across a range of cable operating environments. Experience within a large cable operator is strongly preferred, combined with an understanding of regional and independent pro