Senior Network Engineer - Automation

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Senior Network Engineer - Automation

NetEng in the PlayStation Future Technology Group should say it all. We are a team of Network Engineers working on all the things that make us Network Engineers drool. We use all the cool acronyms and automate everything. On top of that, we are people you won't just work with but will share laughs and good times with.

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer that will not only make PlayStation the best place to play but also the best place to work. You will help build the network while contributing to an automation first operations mindset (DevOps) to increase our efficiencies and ability to scale. You'll have a chance learn from the best and plenty of opportunity to grow and provide feedback to our architecture, automation, operations, or anything else that interests you.

Core Responsibilities (40-60%):
• Operations of a large global network (Incidents, Changes, Maintenance)
• Use tooling to analyze network data (sflow, ipfix, telemetry, etc) to identify problems and improve network performance
• Keep our network running
• Contribute to our OnCall rotation. Normal Business Hours + Weekends (8hrs per day).

Specialized Responsibilities (Automation, 40-60%):
• Own automation design for small to large projects; Automate everything to make life easier for NetEng.
• Capable of mentoring Mid and Junior engineers in Network Automation
• Roll up your sleeves and contribute to the completion of network projects
• Build a robust set of tools to deploy, upgrade, and manage a global network
• Maintain our tooling by extending them or fixing bugs

Required Experience:
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals
• Proficient in at least 1 scripting language (python preferred)
• Experience with config management and/or CI/CD pipelines (Salt, Ansible, Jenkins, etc)
• Experience with at least 3 of the following:
• IS-IS, OSPF
• MPLS-TE (RSVP or LDP)
• iBGP / eBGP
• EVPN, VXLAN
• sFlow, IPFIX, Telemetry

Desirable Experience:
• Experience with ISIS, MPLS, IPv6, and L2/L3 VPN services.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Experience with MP-BGP routing policy in a global network environment.
• Experience with cluster networking/CLOS fabrics
• Experience with router firewall policies.
• Experience with Juniper MX , QFX, SRX, and EX series platforms.
• Experience working in load balancer topologies.
• Experience with optical media and optical transport systems.
• Experience using a distributed version control system (git).
• Experience building automation tools for large infrastructures.
• Experience working in a globally distributed team and/or with IT Service Management (e.g. ITIL).
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Ruby or other languages such as Java, JavaScript, Go, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5ebb0-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.