A global entertainment organization seeks a Network Engineer to join the team responsible for managing the network infrastructure, ensuring its stability, security, and scalability. This is a hybrid role at the client's new state-of-the-art facilities in NYC requiring occasional on-call weekends.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design, deploy, and configure network infrastructure using Arista and Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls
- Implement and maintain BGP configurations, including route propagation, filtering, and troubleshooting
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure high availability and performance
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and develop network solutions that align with business needs
- Perform network capacity planning and recommend enhancements to support business growth
- Conduct network security assessments and implement appropriate measures to protect against potential threats
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of networking technologies and equipment
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers
Qualified applicants should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience in configuring, designing, and troubleshooting security technology policies/firewalls: Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper SRX, Arista and configure, administer, deploy, documenting processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of large-scale Firewall security & Network implementations; like but not limited to Panorama/Expedition/Cloud Vision
- Configuration and deployment of firewall (Palo Alto) security policies, Global Protect VPN, URL filtering, Data filtering and file blocking profiles.
- Strong expertise in BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Solid understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, OSPF, VLANs, and VPNs
Nice to have:
- Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Arista Certified Engineering (ACE) are highly desirable.
- Experience with cloud networking and virtualization technologies
Why work for this firm:
This is an opportunity to join a global sports and entertainment organization offering:
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance effective on the date of hire
- 401K Plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Generous PTO policy
- Commuter Benefit Program
- Paid Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program