Job Information
The Walt Disney Company Sr. Network Engineer in Emeryville, California
We seek a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in architecting, implementing, and maintaining the robust network infrastructure that empowers our creative teams to produce world-class animated films.
As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring network stability for our studio while regularly implementing strategic hardware and software changes. You will work alongside a talented, dedicated, and collaborative Systems team, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence. We are looking for an individual passionate about staying current with emerging technologies, who blends curiosity for cutting-edge network technology with a commitment to operational stability and who demonstrates leadership by guiding team members while fostering a supportive team environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement network topologies that support and enhance our creative workflows, adapting solutions to meet evolving needs
Perform daily network maintenance, including installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of wide—and local-area networks and network equipment
Manage and troubleshoot Wired, Wireless, and VPN connectivity, ensuring seamless user experiences
Monitor, analyze, and report network service metrics, identifying improvement areas
Research, design, and implement security solutions for network infrastructure
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of switching and routing equipment, networks, connected network devices, and cabling interconnects
Develop and document standard operating procedures and maintenance schedules, promoting efficiency and consistency
Implement proactive solutions and conduct thorough root cause analysis for critical issues
Share your expertise, mentor junior team members, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Be active in team meetings to discuss network and data center updates, respond to network-related tickets, and participate in a shared rotation of off-hours on-call support
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years of experience in network management and troubleshooting
Background in Arista, Aruba, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks routing/switching and firewall configuration or similar technologies
Comprehensive expertise in networking protocols and their practical applications
Proficiency with diagnostic and performance monitoring tools.
Expertise in deploying and maintaining physical servers, networking equipment, and other hardware components in data center environments and customer endpoints
A proven track record of technical leadership among team members and external collaborators
SKILLS
Experience with configuration management/provisioning automation
Experience with VMware vSwitches and port groups
IPv6 experience
Experience implementing 802.1x
The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $177,480.00 to $229,680.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Job ID: R-03900
Location: Emeryville,California
Job Posting Company: Pixar Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.