Disney - Washington, DC

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Washington, DC
10,001+ employees
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

At Disney, we pride ourselves on being storytellers who make the impossible possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class leader in entertainment and technology, driven by a passion for innovation that has been a hallmark since Walt's time. Our mission is to create and deliver unforgettable experiences across various sectors, including theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, sports, news, movies, and more. The Enterprise Technology division plays a crucial role in this mission by delivering technology solutions that align with business strategies, enhance enterprise efficiency, and promote collaborative innovation across the company. The Business Network Design Services (BNDS) team within Enterprise Technology is responsible for designing and implementing network infrastructure that supports various business units. This includes services such as LAN, MAN, WAN, internet, Wi-Fi, and voice networks. Our engineers work closely with other technical teams to provide comprehensive network services, collaborating with strategy/architecture teams, network operations, global information security, and cloud teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to build networks that support Disney's renowned business units, including filmed and TV production, media and broadcast, and content distribution. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is a problem solver, creative, and possesses a strong sense of ownership and initiative. The ideal candidate will have excellent collaboration and communication skills and a keen interest in continually learning new networking technologies. As a Network Engineer II, you will provide network design and consulting services, develop network design plans, and drive the implementation of network solutions. This hybrid role requires a balance of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and project management capabilities. You will work closely with senior engineers and leadership to serve as a liaison between Enterprise Technology and the business units, ensuring that technical strategies align with business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide network design and consulting services to business units and peer groups.
  • Develop network design plans and drive the implementation of network solutions.
  • Collaborate with Sr. Network Engineers to understand technical strategy and gather requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into technology solutions through relationship building and critical thinking.
  • Prepare technical designs with guidance from senior resources and management.
  • Write Scope of Work documents to guide 3rd party implementers in configuring network devices.
  • Assist in the oversight of 3rd party resources to ensure on-time, on-budget implementation of solutions.
  • Evaluate innovative technology solutions and provide practical perspectives for adoption.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in an enterprise environment operating 7x24 services across multiple business units.
  • Working knowledge of LAN/MAN/WAN topologies and platforms, routing protocols, and current data center architectures.
  • Basic or intermediate programming skills in Python or other contemporary languages.
  • Strong understanding of routing protocols including RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, RMTP, BGP, and telecommunication connectivity.
  • Proven technical expertise in interfacing network devices in a multi-platform environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the Media/Entertainment/Video Distribution/Broadcast industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects effectively.
  • Data center and/or cloud network design experience.
  • Experience with multiple vendor switching, routing, and security products.

Benefits

  • Medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the level and position offered.
  • Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
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