Network Systems Engineer (Contractor) at Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStion (San Diego, CA)

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Weve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, were recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Network Systems Engineer (Contractor)
San Diego, CA
As a primary member of the IT Network Engineering team you will be responsible for operating and contributing to the enhancement of advanced global corporate IP networks in a fast paced, challenging environment. The role will entail operational and project based work across the SIE IT departments, as well as global business units in SIE and Sony operating companies.
Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware and software

• Leverage networking tools to identify and mitigate network anomalies

• Analyze application data and traffic flow data to identify and improve sub-optimal network behaviors

• Leverage automation tools and processes to proactively monitor the health of the network and respond to events

• Participate in developing policies, procedures and technical reports associated with operating and maintaining the global network

• Guide and assist junior engineers in the implementation of new topologies and services

• The ability to mentor and cross-train operational staff

• Provide tier 3 escalation support

• Some traveling will be required

Qualifications

• At least 7 years dedicated to supporting advanced enterprise network environments

• Very strong understanding of network fundamentals (e.g. TCP/IP, Ethernet, IP Addressing/Subnetting, VLANs, etc)

• Advanced experience supporting common routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

• Experience supporting and deploying enterprise grade firewalls and configuring security policies. (e.g. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper and Palo Alto)

• Daily hands on experience with multiple network vendors' route/switch platforms (e.g. H3C, Juniper and Cisco)

• Experienced in supporting and troubleshooting in IPSEC/SSL VPN

• Experience with Network Access Control solutions

• Experience deploying and maintaining monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios)

• Experience working with global teams

• Strong understanding in working on AWS (e.g. Direct Connect, VPC)

• Added plus if experience with Pulse Secure remote access VPN, WAN Acceleration, Perforce, Aspera, DNS, Telephony, Automation Tools, SharePoint and Scripting (e.g. Perl, Bash, Python)

 

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