Lead Engineer, Network Design and Engineering

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

In this Role You’ll:

We at Paramount are seeking a Lead Engineer, Network Design & Engineering! The Paramount Technology department supports our global content company through the delivery of a high-quality viewing experience, system infrastructure support, and crafting innovative ways for our employees to collaborate. We champion a strategy that has growth, transformation, and ongoing innovation where you can help “reinvent the broadcasting wheel” - we're excited to bring you onboard with the ability to compose the solutions of our network architecture!

Responsibilities Include:

• Implement and manage enterprise networking and information security solutions with high reliability and availability.
• Introduce new networking and information security technologies or improve existing technologies to transform existing capabilities and services.
• Provide networking and information security domain expertise to other teams as needed.
• Provide an engineering perspective in solution, system, network, firewall, information security, and process development and implementation.
• Maintain technical documents for solutions and standard operating procedures such that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner
• Lead engineering efforts for Palo Alto SASE and NGFW (Cisco, Palo) firewalls on site and in Cloud environments
• Stay on top of the latest Palo Alto and Cisco Security products and offerings.
• Support of the Paramount Global Network, Information Security and IP, and related information security services issues in and out of hours, resolve complex system and network / information security issues and outages.
• 3rd line support of all Paramount Global network and information security infrastructure.
• Knowledge transfer to L2 and L3 Engineers on new implementations
• Collaborate with L2 and L3 teams to tackle network and firewall issues.
• Go-to resource for L2 and L3 Engineers and peers.
• Act as technical PM by preparing project plans, interacting with other groups, and guiding IT resources as required.
• Keep all documentation (including LAN/WAN/Information-Security drawings and equipment lists) accurate and up to date.
• Industry watching, both direct or through a third party, to ensure the company is aware and educated on new technologies.
• Participate actively in engineering and architecture solution peer reviews and solution design sessions.
• Vendor and 3rd Party support and critical issues.
• Works independently and exercises reasonable judgment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments
• Interacts closely with peers and management across all departments.
  
  

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Expertise in Network and IP Security implementation, multi-vendor (Palo / Cisco) IPS, URL filtering
• Hands on and Design Experience in commercial information security systems such as Palo Alto, and Cisco.
• PCNSA, PCNSE, CCNP (Security) or equivalent experience
• Information Security and Firewall, and Network related Essential skills:
  • Minimum 8 years of Palo Alto AND Cisco firewall and products experience

Bonus Skills:

• 3 – 5 years of Linux systems experience preferred.
• Command line iptables experience preferred.
• Scripting experience (bash, Perl, Python) preferred.
• Knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless AP and Controllers, IOS, NXOS, Load balancers, WAN accelerators, Content filters.
• Knowledge of MPLS, OSPF, BGP & Internet Exchange Peering.
• Knowledge of Multicast.
• Knowledge of Network Management.
• Experience in deploying SNMP based monitoring solutions.
• Experience in medium/large corporate network rollout and support
• Experience in Media/Entertainment/Broadcast/Hosting/ISP environment
• Operates as a great teammate.
• Possesses excellent skills in fixing issues, problem solving, and verbal/written communication
• Very good analytical skills and issue management.
• Solid prioritization skills with an ability to work on several projects and tasks concurrently setting own agendas and effectively prioritizing work
• A strong enthusiasm for technology.
• Demonstrates thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Ability to generate and implement procedures.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and can operate well under pressure.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $140,000.00 - 155,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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