Job Description
Why PlayStation?
Role overview:
As the lead member of the SIE Network Infrastructure Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining global enterprise network architecture to ensure a consistently excellent network user experience to PlayStation's employees around the world.
What you'll be doing:
• Design, implement and maintain network and security related projects.
• Review existing network and security setup and work towards enhancements.
• Document the designs and other documentation requirements for projects or systems
• Work along with other remote hands or remote contractors for remote installations
• Stage and prepare equipment hardware and kits
• Develop system use documentation.
• Automate the repetitive network and security task
What we are looking for:
• 15+ years of progressive experience in the enterprise networking and security field.
• An extensive, high and low level knowledge of networking: Ethernet, Wireless, IPv4, IPv6, TCP (including congestion algorithms), UDP, Tunnelling (VXLAN, GRE, IPsec), etc.
• Expert in routing protocols: eBGP / iBGP / EVPN / MPLS / OSPF / etc.
• Well versed in network design (Clos, Hierarchical, Ring, DCI, etc) for LAN, WAN, datacentre and cloud, including use of Virtualization technologies (ESX, NFV, etc).
• Fluent with the requirements of routing on the internet, such as the roles played by RIRs, Public IP Space Database Management, PA/PI Space, AS, peerings, etc.
• Deep knowledge of auxiliary network protocols: DNS, DHCP(v6), NTP, etc.
• Demonstrate significant enterprise-level design experience around solutions based upon market leader vendors like Cisco, Juniper, CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Linux, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus and Infoblox.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the networking technology sector, as well as the technical demands of the future.
Desirable Experience
• Fluent with Juniper QFX, EX, and SRX series platforms.
• Fluent with Cisco ASRs, Nexus, and ASA series platforms.
• Fluent with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, central management through Panorama.
• Fluent with Pulse Secure VPN and Network Access Control solutions.
• Fluent with tooling for systems monitoring and management.
• Fluent with network consolidations, and associated capacity planning to provide increased availability and flexibility.
• Experience with VoIP systems (H.323, PSTN/E1, Teams, Skype for Business, etc)
• Experience with the Linux OS (RedHat, Debian, etc)
• Experience with programming and automation: shell scripts, python, ansible, Yaml, Jinja2, Netconf, etc.
Desirable Security Experience
• Extensive security knowledge: layer 3 to layer 7 firewalling, remote connectivity (Remote VPN, SSL VPNs, Zero-Trust, etc), encryption algorithms (a/symmetric protocols, hash functions, etc), encryption protocols and standards (TLS, Certificate Authorities), IDS/IPS, proxies (web, email, etc), vulnerability scanning, access control (radius, 802.1x., RBAC, 2FA, Okta, etc), etc.
• Demonstrate mastery with implementing zone-based firewalls and deciding and configuring security policies.
• Demonstrate experience in working with InfoSec Structures: Policies, Risk Assessments, Audits, Disaster Recovery, etc.
Benefits:
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers
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-rbp44e-44-222-212-138-42 in your application.