Senior Network Engineer (Manager) at Sony

Sony Corporation of America located in New York NY is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation based in Tokyo Japan. Sonys principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today a vast array of Sony movies television shows and music and the PlayStation Network Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: SUMMARYSonys Global Information Systems & Communications (GISC)teamis responsible forthe design installation and day-to-day operational support of Sonys regional enterprise network environment and is looking to hire aSenior Network Engineer (Manager).The rolewillbe responsible fordesigning diagnosingsupportingand managing the advanced infrastructure of the network services to ensure the stable operation of the organizations IT assets related services and to introducenew technologythat enables our group companies to deliver on their vision. This includes developing configuringmaintaining supporting and optimizing all new and existing network service hardware software and communication links. This role is also responsible for monitoring tools data center connectivityfirewallsand security related integration and management.This position requires an individual who knows their way around an active and rapidly evolving environment and is proficient in all aspects of network installations integrations migrations turn-upand troubleshooting. This role has a part of creating advanced networking solutions to support business requirements that align to strategy and achieve the goals and vision of IC. The role mustfacilitatethe effective application and operation of those network solutions.Our team are troubleshooters and are passionate network problem-solvers weseekenthusiastic tech-savvy individuals to continue and build our close-knit networking team. For the right individual this is a fun challenging and very fast-pacedenvironmentevery day is a learning day.Werelooking for people who take pride in doing excellent work and can both teach and learn from those around them.Characteristics of success in this role includepreviousexperience in supporting and transforming WANLANand DC.Experience migrating and troubleshooting complex networks and having the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.This is a hybrid role requiring4days per weekonsitein our NYC office.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESCollaboratively design and implement short- and long-term plans to meet and exceed network capacity and future technology requirements.Develop implementmaintainstandardsdocuments policies and runbooks for network resource administration andappropriate use.Practice network asset monitoring and management including maintenance of networkcomponentinventory life cyclemanagementand related documentation.Provide ownership of problemthrufinal resolution.Planacquire and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organizations network.Manage and ensureoptimaloperation of all network hardware and equipment including routers switches firewalls wireless access points etc.Manage and ensure the effectiveness of security solutions such as next-generation firewallsPrisma AccessSSLDecrypt.Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies formaintainingthe network infrastructure.Establish andmaintainregular written and in-person communications with the organizations department heads projectmanagersand end usersregardingpertinent network activities.Collaboratively work and exchange knowledge with other members of the team.Manage the day-to-day operations of business as usual including tickets and SLA.Perform other duties as assigned.Honestytrustworthinessand ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined aboveQUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITIONYour qualifications and experience should include:Bachelorsdegree is preferred in the field of computer science or other related academic fields or equivalent certifications or demonstrated experience.5years of related work experience in all major networking and related technology concepts; this includes managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs WANs WLANsDDI Firewalls etc.Demonstrated experiencewith deploying managing and monitoring Intent Based networks withdemonstratedexperience with NAC.Demonstrated experience with Cisco ACI and/or SD-Access or SD-WAN including tools like DNAC ISEvManage.Demonstrated experience withNGFW likePalo Alto Networks SASE Prisma Access Zero Trust Network ArchitectureExceptional knowledge of service and application delivery.Up-to-date knowledge of current protocols and standards including Core Switching/Routing SSL/IPSecRemoteaccess technologiesHands-on experience troubleshooting all network services hardware from physicallayerup the stack.Knowledge and understanding of data flows advanced networking concepts.Experience installing and managing network infrastructurein customer environments.Wirelessexpertisewith Cisco wireless controllers and DNAC a plusDemonstrated leadership and self-management skills.Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.On-call rotations.Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.Highlyself-motivated andselfdirected.Strong customer service orientation.Mustdemonstrateexperience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment.In addition to competitive pay and benefits we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sonys purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.Benefits:SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regularemployees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their familys physical emotional and financial well-being.What we offer you:Comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coveragewith coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employeeassistanceplan and comprehensive behavioral health benefitsFertility benefits including surrogacy and adoptionassistanceprogramsBasic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and childrenVoluntary benefits such as group legal identity theft protection accident and hospital indemnity insuranceShort-term & long-term disability plansUp to12 weeksof paid parental and caregiver leave401(k) Plan with pre-tax Roth and after-tax options and company match with immediate vestingEducationassistanceand student loan programsOther Programs:Flexible Work Arrangements including hybrid work schedulesTime off to include vacation paid holidays sick leave Summer Fridays (early release) and a winter break between Christmas and New Years Day (based on business needs)Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)Matching gift programA wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)Special discountson Sony products offered exclusively to Sony employeesEmployee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)Theanticipatedannual base salary for this position is $135000 to $145000.In addition to the annual base salary this role has an annual bonus target of13%.Thisrange does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.#LI-All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of AmericaSony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America Human Resources Department 25 Madison Avenue New York NY 10010. 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If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication please contactbefore submitting any information.Right to Work (English/Spanish)E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish) Required Experience:Manager Key Skills EIGRP,Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 135000 - 145000