Senior Network Automation Engineer

Title: Senior Network Automation Engineer

Location: NYC

Duration: Fulltime placement

Visa: US Citizen or GC Holder

Travel: Maybe reimbursed

Interview: phone and or video conference

Description:

As a member of the Network Engineering team, you would be responsible for maintaining and improving the global infrastructure necessary to support the company's streaming media platform.

Job Summary:

Comprised of Disney's international media businesses and the Company's various streaming services, the Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment aligns technology, content and distribution platforms to expand the Company's global footprint and deliver world-class, personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International segment (DTCI) is a global, multiplatform media, technology and distribution organization for high-quality content created by Disney's Studio Entertainment and Media Networks groups.

DTCI includes Disney's international media operations and the Company's direct-to-consumer businesses globally, including the upcoming Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service, the Company's ownership stake in Hulu, and the ESPN+ sports streaming service, programmed in partnership with ESPN. BAMTECH Media, developer of the ESPN+ and Disney-branded streaming platforms, oversees all consumer-facing digital technology and products across the Company as part of the Direct-to-Consumer and International segment.

Disney Streaming Services is an industry leader in providing over-the-top content solutions, including ESPN+ and the upcoming Disney+ services. We strive to deliver live and on-demand content to consumers with innovative features and best in class reliability. As a member of the Network Engineering team, you would be responsible for maintaining and improving the global infrastructure necessary to support the company's streaming media platform.

Responsibilities:

We are currently looking for a Senior Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about all areas of network automation. The role is to be a leader within a dynamic team in support of the company's streaming services. The Automation Engineer, as a part of a team, is responsible for all aspects of a project necessary to achieve successful implementation. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone to gain exposure to best of breed technologies as well as establish themselves in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years working in Network Automation

• Experience configuring routers and switches

• Experience automating network deployments and configurations

• Experience programming in Python

• Experience with Ansible playbook design and execution

• Familiarity with a Python Web Application Framework, for example Flask or Django.

• Familiarity with database management and communications

• Familiarity with web services technologies such as REST and gRPC

• Development of a CI/CD Environment.

• Knowledgeable in network security procedures and best practices.

• Familiarity with leveraging vendor APIs to configure and gather data from network devices.

• Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities

• Experience with Linux-based operating systems

• Experience with container virtualization technologies.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge.

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

• Excellent customer presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A solid understanding of network virtualization landscape along with their supporting technologies. E.g. VRFs and VXLAN

• Experience with Web UI Development

• Experience in multi-vendor network topologies

• Experience with Linux based routing daemons such as BIRD and FRR

• Experience in either the media or web scale sectors.

• A propensity to experiment with emerging technologies.

• Working knowledge of: Linux, Python, Ansible, TCP/IP, BGP, Git, Jenkins, and REST

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree (preferably engineering related)