Network Engineer

Universal Music Group • Nashville, TN

431d • $125,115 - $155,305

About The Position

The Network Engineer position at Universal Music Group (UMG) is focused on technical ownership and delivery of infrastructure projects, particularly in enterprise network deployment and migrations. The role requires strong technical skills to coordinate network enhancements, develop migration plans, and ensure compliance with operational standards. The engineer will serve as a liaison between stakeholders and UMG IT, ensuring that network projects meet operational requirements and security standards.

Requirements

• Cisco CCNP or greater in Route/Switch preferred.
• Engineering level experience in Routing & Switching and Security.
• Knowledge of IP network protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Network security experience with IPSEC, VPN, and SSL VPN.
• Proficiency in Wireless, route redistribution, and VRF-Lite.
• Proficiency in Firewall configuration and rule creation.
• Ability to create migration plans with minimal disruption to existing network.
• Solid written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Experienced IT professional with 3+ years overall experience and minimum of 3 years as a Network Engineer.
• Experience in the design and delivery of customer-facing presentations (2 years minimum).
• Experience configuring and/or administering firewalls (Palo Alto preferred) (2 years minimum).
• Experience with Cisco Data Center Technologies including: N7K, N9K, and N2k (1 year minimum).
• Experience interpreting and implementing Network designs in both Greenfield and Brownfield deployments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network enhancements and deployment efforts.
• Develop and implement migration plans for network infrastructure.
• Create configurations for network and security equipment based on designs.
• Physically install network and security equipment to support designs.
• Turn over implemented work to operational support teams, including documentation and training.
• Ensure network project documentation is complete and accurate.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and UMG IT, utilizing knowledge of technology and business needs.
• Review proposed solutions to ensure quality delivery of products or services.
• Confirm alignment of customer expectations with implementation plans.
• Provide documentation and communication to peers and management regarding project status and objectives.
• Work with service providers for coordination, delivery, and testing of network circuits.
• Assess and troubleshoot issues, consulting with vendors and coordinating with teams for problem resolution.
• Ensure compliance with incident, problem, and change management procedures according to ITIL standards.
• Attend technical project review meetings and ensure designs meet operational requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options.
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services.
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720/year).
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees.
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees.
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break.
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day).
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day).
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed