Sony is one of the most recognized and respected brand names in the world. Sony is the leading manufacturer of premier, state-of-the-art audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its creative, music, motion picture, television, computer, entertainment and online businesses, make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies for the broadband era.
Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group, the team that manages the Playstation ® and Vaio brands and is leading the digital entertainment company that distributes music, video, books, games and more to Sony devices around the world.
Network Engineer (Data Center Focus)
San Diego, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Candidate will be responsible for providing network design, engineering, implementation and technical support/documentation specializing in security and firewalls. They will manage, maintain and configure network hardware (ex: Pix ASA Firewalls, LAN Switches, Load Balancers, Juniper Firewalls,). They will also work closely with multiple organizations (internal and external) and manage projects in order to provide security and connectivity through the data networks and Network Equipment Centers for existing and new applications.
Have expert knowledge of ASA Firewalls, Juniper SRX, IPSEC, and TCP/IP.
Enjoy working in multiple environments and keeping up with technology. Be able to work alone and in a team environment. Good communication and documentation skills are a must.
The candidate will perform Wide Area Network deployment, Data Center architecture and implementation along with documentation and support. Candidate must have extensive experience in a web-based environment. Candidate must also poses a demonstrated ability for performing network management and documentation using industry standard network management tools. An in-depth knowledge of industry standard protocols, ie, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, HDLC, PPP, STP, RSTP and TCP/IP are required. Exceptional technical judgment is required in resolving complex non-standard problems in a web-based environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement, configure and upgrade large complex Production infrastructure
Configuration of multiple methods of IPSec encryption, VPN features and configuration
Complex firewall configuration
Directly work with service providers to resolve outages and initial activation.
Security vulnerabilities in the functionality of application protocols (such as DNS, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP)
Leverage both proven and innovative technology approaches to solve challenging business problems.
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues
Develop detailed documentation and diagrams as required
Equal participation in 24x7x365 on-call coverage is required
REQUIREMENTS:
BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent years of experience required.
5+ years of direct Network Engineering and implementation experience in a ISP/ASP environment
Data center Centric
Knowledge and experience with JUNOS
Expert knowledge of WAN technologies (ATM, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Frame Relay, ISDN, Private Line, MPLS, GigaMAN)
Strong understanding of wiring/signaling standard for WAN and LAN circuits
Expert knowledge of TCP/IP and the OSI model
Experience with network management tools (e.g. Sniffers, Ethereal, MRTG, Cacti, Nagios)
Must have experience with a variety of router & switch hardware, carrier services, network services, network management, network termination equipment and associated diagnostic equipment.
CCNP/CCDP certification
Firewall/VPN expertise a must
Strong technical skills with in depth knowledge of data networking and networking protocols (WAN and LAN).
Some level of experience in all layers of data communications, customer applications and associated technologies.
Strong skills and experience with IP routers and LAN switches. Extensive knowledge of IP routing and IP routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, and BGP).
Strong knowledge of VPN technologies such as IPSEC, IKE, DMVPN.
Knowledge of QoS techniques and class of service/QoS, MPLS technologies.
Unix/Linux system administration background is preferred
Very strong hands-on skills with extensive experience in the troubleshooting and solving complex network related issues.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Experience in creating and maintaining highly available, reliable, scalable network architectures
Expert experience with web technologies as they relate to the network
o Layer 4 – 7 load balancing
o Focus on Security
Expert working knowledge (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) the following:
o Cisco, Juniper & Force10 routers and carrier class switches
o Juniper SRX & Cisco ASA firewalls
o F5 load balancers.
Good understanding of transport protocols, routing protocols, and security/authentication protocols at all layers of the OSI model with emphasis on TCP/IP are essential.
Network implementation, Routing, VLSM, TCP/IP protocol, (OSFP, BGP, MPLS, VPLS), GSLB
Application and routing protocol knowledge including TCP, IP, routing, NAT, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, MMS, RTSP, FTP, IM, Socks; Advanced TCP/IP skills are required.
Strong technical troubleshooting ability along with some good organizational and customer service skills.
Working knowledge of Internet Services, e.g. Web Services, Media Servers, Proxy Services, Browser and Media Player operations.
Must have experience using telecommunications and data networking test equipment such as Ethereal and/or SnifferPro.
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Can work independently with minimum Supervision.
Demonstrated team player.
Preferred Certifications:
CCNP, JNCIS
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