Staff Network Engineer

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Staff Network Engineer

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. On our team, you will play a key role in developing and implementing our ever-changing network. 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.

Specialized Responsibilities:
• Own the network design, development, and implementation of multiple areas of focus or multiple teams
• Be a subject matter expert in most or all of the relevant protocols.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Tech Leads to collaboratively build the best design for each project
• Develop solutions that drive the success of our bleeding-edge networks and platforms.
• Support our staff via escalations as necessary.
• Roll up your sleeves and own the completion of network projects
• Work with engineers assigned to projects by providing reviews, guidance, and mentoring on technical tasks
• Contribute to a DevOps culture by striving to improve the automation of our network

Required Experience:
• 8+ years of progressive experience supporting large scale telecommunications environments in a service provider (CDN/ISP/NSP/Carrier), datacenter, financial or large enterprise network.
• Expert level understanding of network fundamentals
• Experience with backbone and edge routing policy, engineering, and operation in a multi-transit, multi-peer environment.
• Deep understanding of modern router architecture including interworking of control plane and forwarding plane, switch fabric, and egress queuing
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Advanced comprehension of and experience with:
• IS-IS, OSPF
• MPLS
• iBGP / eBGP
• EVPN, VXLAN
• Mentoring junior/mid/senior engineers

Desirable Experience:
• Advanced comprehension of and experience with
• ISIS, MPLS, IPv6, and L2/L3 VPN services.
• Linux system administration.
• MP-BGP routing policy in a global network environment.
• Cluster networking/CLOS fabrics
• Router firewall policy
• Extensive 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-g69kbj-18-223-0-53-42 in your application.