Senior Network Engineer (Manager)

SUMMARY

Sony’s Global Information Systems & Communications (GISC)teamis responsible forthe design, installation, and day-to-day operational support of Sony’s regional enterprise network environment and is looking to hire aSenior Network Engineer (Manager).The rolewillbe responsible fordesigning, diagnosing,supportingand managing the advanced infrastructure of the network services to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s IT assets, related services, and to introducenew technologythat enables our group companies to deliver on their vision. This includes developing, configuring,maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all new and existing network service hardware, software, and communication links. This role is also responsible for monitoring tools, data center connectivity,firewalls,and 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-pacedenvironment,every day is a learning day.We'relooking 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 WAN,LANand 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboratively design and implement short- and long-term plans to meet and exceed network capacity and future technology requirements.

• Develop, implement,maintainstandardsdocuments, 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.

• Plan,acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s 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 firewalls,Prisma Access,SSLDecrypt.

• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies formaintainingthe network infrastructure.

• Establish andmaintainregular written and in-person communications with the organization’s 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.

• Honesty,trustworthinessand ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Bachelor’sdegree is preferred in the field of computer science or other related academic fields, or equivalent certifications or demonstrated experience.

• 5+years of related work experience in all major networking and related technology conceptsrequired; this includes managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs,DDI, 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, ISE,vManage.

• Demonstrated experience withNGFW likePalo Alto Networks SASE, Prisma Access, Zero Trust Network Architecture

• Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery.

• Up-to-date knowledge of current protocols and standards, including Core Switching/Routing, SSL/IPSec,Remoteaccess technologies,

• Hands-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 plus

• Demonstrated 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 rotationsrequired.

• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.

• Highlyself-motivated and self-directed.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Mustdemonstrateexperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s 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 family’s 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 benefits

• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoptionassistanceprograms

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children

• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

• Short-term & long-term disability plans

• Up to12 weeksof paid parental and caregiver leave

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting

• Educationassistanceand student loan programs

Other Programs:

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)

• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

• Matching gift program

• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

• Special discountson Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees

• Employee 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 $135,000 to $150,000.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.

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