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POSITION SUMMARY
Sony's Global Information Systems & Communications (GISC) team is responsible for the design, installation, and day-to-day operational support of Sony's regional enterprise network environment and is looking to hire a Senior Network Engineer (Manager). The role will be responsible for designing, diagnosing, supporting and managing the advanced infrastructure of the network services to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT assets, related services, and to introduce new technology that 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.\u202f
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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-up and 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 must facilitate the effective application and operation of those network solutions.\u202f
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Our team are troubleshooters and are passionate network problem-solvers, we seek enthusiastic, tech-savvy individuals to continue and build our close-knit networking team. For the right individual this is a fun, challenging, and very fast-paced environment, every day is a learning day. We're looking for people who take pride in doing excellent work and can both teach and learn from those around them.\u202f
Characteristics of success in this role include previous experience in supporting and transforming WAN, LAN and DC. Experience migrating and troubleshooting complex networks and having the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.\u202f\u202f
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This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days per week onsite in our NYC office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaboratively design and implement short- and long-term plans to meet and exceed network capacity and future technology requirements.\u202f
Develop, implement, maintain standards documents, policies and runbooks for network resource administration and appropriate use.\u202f
Practice network asset monitoring and management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.\u202f
Provide "ownership" of problem thru final resolution.\u202f
Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization's network.\u202f
Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, etc.\u202f
Manage and ensure the effectiveness of security solutions, such as next-generation firewalls, Prisma Access, SSL Decrypt.\u202f
Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining the network infrastructure.\u202f
Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's department heads, project managers and end users regarding pertinent network activities.\u202f
Collaboratively work and exchange knowledge with other members of the team.\u202f
Manage the day-to-day operations of business as usual, including tickets and SLA.\u202f\u202f
Perform other duties as assigned.\u202f\u202f
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:\u202f
Bachelor's degree is preferred in the field of computer science or other related academic fields, or equivalent certifications or demonstrated experience.\u202f
5+ years of related work experience in all major networking and related technology concepts required; this includes managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, DDI, Firewalls, etc.\u202f
Demonstrated experience with deploying, managing, and monitoring Intent Based networks with demonstrated experience with NAC.
Demonstrated experience with Cisco ACI and/or SD-Access or SD-WAN including tools like DNAC, ISE, vManage.\u202f\u202f
Demonstrated experience with NGFW like Palo Alto Networks SASE, Prisma Access, Zero Trust Network Architecture\u202f
Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery.
Up-to-date knowledge of current protocols and standards, including Core Switching/Routing, SSL/IPSec, Remote access technologies,
Hands-on experience troubleshooting all network services hardware from physical layer up the stack.\u202f
Knowledge and understanding of data flows, advanced networking concepts.
Experience installing and managing network infrastructure in customer environments.\u202f
Wireless expertise with Cisco wireless controllers and DNAC a plus\u202f
Demonstrated leadership and self-management skills.\u202f
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.\u202f
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.\u202f\u202f
On-call rotations required.\u202f\u202f
Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.\u202f
Highly self-motivated and self directed.\u202f
Strong customer service orientation.\u202f
Must demonstrate experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.\u202f
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 Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology."\u202f
Benefits:\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees 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.\u202f\u202f\u202f
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\u202fWhat we offer you:\u202f
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)\u202f\u202f
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits\u202f
Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs\u202f\u202f\u202f
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children\u202f\u202f
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance\u202f\u202f
Short-term & long-term disability plans\u202f\u202f\u202f
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave\u202f\u202f\u202f
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting\u202f
Education assistance and student loan programs\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f
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Other Programs:\u202f\u202f
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)\u202f
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)\u202f\u202f\u202f
Matching gift program\u202f\u202f\u202f
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)\u202f\u202f\u202f
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees\u202f
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)\u202f\u202f\u202f
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $145,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 13%. This range 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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