Sr Network Engineer - West

At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure.

Wizards is hiring a Sr Network Engineer to build and deliver engineering design and implementation plans for our corporate network. Primary focus for this position is to design, implement, and sustain solutions and evolution for our public, private, and hybrid cloud network infrastructure that supports our products and services. This individual will help drive solutions on premise and in the Cloud. Familiarity with AI and network automation technologies preferred. 

What you'll do:

• Accountable for local and Cloud networking to include routing, switching, firewall, network monitoring and management.
• Design, analyze and improve established networks.
• Work with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and similar cloud services designing, configuring, provisioning, and deploying solutions specifically at the network layer.
• Collaborate with other IT teams (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to fix and resolve sophisticated problems.
• Drive improvements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support
• Participate in disaster recovery development, exercises, and actual events.
• Participate in 24x7 on call rotation and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours.
• Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience with networking technologies and core Internet protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, wireless, and distributed networks).
• Cloud Networking Technology: AWS, Azure, Internet Gateways (IGW’s), Virtual Private Networks (VPN’s).
• Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Software-Defined WAN (SDWAN) deployment experience. Proactive, independent problem-solver who likes to be challenged, continuously learning.
• Detailed knowledge of TCP/IP internetworking, Cisco IOS, data communications equipment, as well as LAN / WAN / Cloud concepts, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose, identify and resolve problems affecting network performance.
• Good interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication skills for communicating with technical and non-technical staff. Ability to work within a customer oriented, positive team environment.
• Cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.), Cisco, Juniper certifications preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $124,800.00 to $173,400.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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