Network Engineer

Job Description

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Network Engineer to join our corporate IT team in Hunt Valley, MD.

What you'll be doing:
• Deploy and manage a diverse set of networks focused on enterprise-scale deployments and dynamic routing network configurations
• Develop network automation and day-2 operation practices for enterprise deployments
• Work with a team of engineers tasked with daily WAN / LAN operations
• Design and Administer Internet/MPLS/AVPN connections & diverse data centers utilizing BGP and other routing protocols with multiple peers and different routing paths
• Work with Security team to manage firewall rules, NAT, and site-to-site VPN connections using OSPF routing, and 3rd party connections developing sustainable and automated procedures
• Work with Systems Administrators to determine network infrastructure requirements for storage, HCI, virtualization, and other application-level network requirements
• Provide guidance and support for 24x7 broadcast operations for nationwide enterprise network
• Work with Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and other networking/security technologies
• Leverage SolarWinds for management and monitoring of network devices and services along with other opensource tools for enterprise management
• Leverage Scrutinizer to analyze NetFlow & SFlow data along with cloud-based SDN packet analysis tools to profile application traffic to identify and correct ongoing problems
• Provide tier 1-2 support to Network Team and Stakeholders as required on an on-call basis as part of a broader rotation
• Implement policies and practices for the network team to elevate the levels of service that the organization provides for a diverse set of stakeholders throughout the company
• Embrace DevOps practices bringing them to the Network Engineering team to accelerate deployments, standards, monitoring, fault analysis, and tracking of changes throughout our enterprise

What we're looking for:
• CCNA level networking required
• Understanding of LAN and WAN Multicast deployments
• Knowledge of Network Troubleshooting with a focus on the OSI model
• 3-5+ years' experience with large WAN environments
• 3-5+ years' experience with complex LAN and Datacenter environments
• Must have knowledge of Python and automation frameworks for network automation
• Experience in cloud networking setup and support is desired
• Knowledge of Software Defined Networking and Virtual Network Functions desired
• Experience with Kubernetes and Container networking is a plus
• Experience with video delivery and broadcast operations is a plus
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a project team for large initiatives
• Must be able to establish personal relationships with stakeholders understanding their needs and how best to accomplish their goals in a diverse non-standard environment
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment where 24x7 communications are required for critical applications

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz3mo1-3-135-183-89-42 in your application.