Senior Network Engineer (Project Hire)

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with stakeholders and technical teams to deploy, manage, and optimize systems and services on our on-premises network infrastructure and/or cloud environments
• Install and configure networking technology from multiple manufacturers including Cisco (IOS), Cisco Nexus (NXOS), Arista, Aruba Clearpass, and Palo Alto Networks
• Configure networking for systems across multiple operating systems including Linux, macOS, Windows, Virtual Machines/containers, mobile devices, and scale-out storage clusters
• Act as a collaborator with the larger Technology team on issues of network security and performance
• Participate actively in team discussions and work with leadership to continually improve procedures and policies across the studio
• Provide guidance to neighboring teams on technical challenges from design to implementation
• Conduct high-level root-cause analysis for service interruptions and establish preventive measures
• Publish and maintain detailed documentation regarding our processes and workflows
• Manage product support and maintenance contracts, engage closely with vendors, and work with leadership on the yearly budget for networking needs

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or another related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing network solutions for large-scale, high-performance compute and storage environments
• Expert-level knowledge of: Layer 1 technologies, Layer 2 protocols, Layer 3 routing & technologies, Layer 4 network services & protocols
• Strong knowledge of access control systems and protocols including TACACS and RADIUS
• Expertise with network analysis and performance tools, TCPDump, Wireshark, TTCP, IPerf, IXIA, SNMP, Netflow, and Zabbix
• Experience with the installation and configuration of industry-leading inter-networking technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, Infoblox, Aruba Clearpass, etc.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a highly complex, diverse production environment
• Highly self-directed, with the ability to both manage and prioritize multiple concurrent and competing challenges, ambiguities, and contradictions that inevitably occur when supporting live production

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in software development methodologies and processes; including agile methods, continuous integration, and version control
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSA
• Prior experience working in a Media, Entertainment, Games, or Animation production environment