Lead Network Engineer, Network

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Lead Network Engineer

*This role is on-site at our Hollywood, CA work location.

Job Summary

The Lead Network Engineer is a seasoned professional who provides advanced expertise for planning, implementing, maintaining, and supporting network infrastructure in a global enterprise environment. The primary focus of this position is to implement and support network technology and solutions; the candidate will also be part of the larger global team, providing 24x7 network support including project management, operations, expansion, and maintenance of all equipment within the global enterprise domain.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise networking solutions with high reliability and availability
• Introduce new networking technologies or enhance existing technologies to transform capabilities and services
• Provide networking subject matter expertise to other teams as needed
• Maintain technical documents for solutions and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Support Paramount's global network, IP, and related security services in and out of hours; tackle complex system and network issues and outages
• Provide 3rd-line support of all Paramount network infrastructure
• Perform knowledge transfer to Level 2 Engineers on new implementations
• Serve as escalation point for Level 2 Engineers and peers
• Work closely with the Voice Services team to ensure telecom equipment is integrated with networking infrastructure
• Act as technical project manager by preparing project plans, interacting with other departments, and guiding IT resources as required
• Keep all documentation (including LAN/WAN drawings and equipment lists) accurate and up to date
• Monitor industry developments, directly or through a third party, to ensure the company is aware of emerging technologies
• Actively participate in engineering and architecture solution peer reviews and design sessions
• Manage vendor and third-party support and escalations
• Work autonomously and exercise reasonable judgment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments
• Interact closely with peers and management across all departments

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience (required)
• CCNP or equivalent experience (required)
• CCNP Security or equivalent experience (required)
• CCIE Routing and Switching (preferred)

Technical Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a large corporate IP network communications environment
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IOS, NXOS, load balancers, SD-WAN technology, and automation
• Knowledge of IP security implementation and multi-vendor IPS and URL filtering
• Knowledge of Dark Fiber and CWDM/DWDM
• Knowledge of MPLS, BGP, and Internet Exchange Peering
• Knowledge of QoS and Multicast
• Knowledge of Network Management and SNMP-based monitoring solutions
• Experience with medium/large corporate network rollout and support
• Experience in large-scale enterprise project management
• Experience in Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Hosting, or ISP environments

Skills & Attributes

• Team player with a collaborative working style
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize issues effectively
• Strong time management with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
• Genuine enthusiasm for technology
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to generate and implement procedures
• Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment

About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 186,000.00. 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
This position is bonus eligible.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here .
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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