Network Engineer

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Burbank
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Network Engineer Apex Systems is looking for a qualified individual to fill an opening for an immediate opening for a Network Engineer. Please see the job description below for details of the role. If you are interested in hearing more, send a copy of your resume to Courtney O'Brien at and reference job # Network Engineer Location: Burbank, CA Job Description:

• Monitor and act upon incoming tickets to address client's requests and issues in a timely matter
• Monitor, report and keep our global network infrastructure running smoothly (includes Campuses, Data Centers, POPs, Studios, Cloud Environments, Postproduction Facilities and Postproductions Houses)
• Pre-stage, load and configure diverse network devices (Firewalls, switches, access points, routers, load balancers, network appliances, etc.)
• Deploy network infrastructure in diverse physical locations
• Troubleshoot and isolate client issues related to network, storage, systems, digital media, video streaming, cloud and application environments
• Work with team members to deploy, and operate infrastructure globally to support the movie production and distribution process
• Follow and implement Engineering Change Orders and/or Methods of Procedures with minimum or no supervision
• Generate quality documentation on network issues, changes, updates, root cause analysis, troubleshooting techniques and network analysis including diagrams/templates. Exercise consistent rigor in maintaining documentation Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in network operations for a Studio or Enterprise in a 7x24x365 environment. Normal hours and business days apply, but must be available to work after hours, weekends and some holidays as well as providing on-call support on a rotation basis will be required
  • Experience working with ticketing systems to resolve network inquiries
  • Experience configuring diverse vendor network gear (Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto)
  • Experience with hardware specifications in a multi-vendor network environment (Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto)
  • Experience troubleshooting layer 1 issues
  • Experience conducting network physical work in LAN Closets and Data Centers
  • Familiarity with cabling standards and theory (copper and fiber optics)
  • Experience troubleshooting wireless issues
  • Understanding and experience reading, analyzing and troubleshooting network protocols (TCP Dumps, PCAPs, NetFlow, JFlow using Wireshark, Plixer, etc.)
  • Understanding and experience reading, analyzing and troubleshooting Syslogs
  • Working experience on network theory and services (TCP/IP, UDP/IP, 7 layers of OSI, DNS, DHCP)
  • Mid-level expertise with VXLAN, STP, MCLAG, LAG, AE
  • Experience implementing/maintaining monitoring and alerting for production systems
  • Previous exposure to Local and Networked File Systems (NFS, SMB, DFS, NTFS)
  • Understanding of Network Security principals and best practices Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with network scripting/automation
    • Experience with configuration management systems such as Ansible or Terraform
    • Experience supporting VPN environments
    • Experience developing automated methods to mitigate and remediate network events and minimize operational complexity
    • Experience deploying and supporting Media Production environments with a Studio or Postproduction House PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
      • Customer-centric
      • Ability to interact and apply soft skills with face to face with production customers
      • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with teams globally
      • Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills
      • Self-driven with an analytical mind with a bias for action
      • Track record of practical problem solving under pressure
      • Able to comfortably multitask (i.e., perform multiple tasks concurrently)
      • Ability to manage competing priorities, and work well under pressure EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or - provided by Dice

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