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The Walt Disney Company Sr. Mgr. Network Engineering in New York, New York
About the Role & Team
The Senior Manager, Network Engineering is a senior technology leader within ABC News responsible for developing and leading the global network supporting the media production environment for ABC News. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and expansion of innovative network services. This person must be collaborative with peers in other business segments, with their technology peers in support, sustainment, and engineering, and with key partners within ABC News.
What You Will Do
Direct an organization of 10+ people including external parties
Responsible for the design, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of LAN/WAN/Security infrastructure and related services
Develop process to identify, diagnose, and resolve network and security related problems as they arise
Partner in building complete technical solutions, documentation, and facilitate the handover to the support and sustainment teams
Provide direction for multiple segments and disciplines within the larger organization
Lead network architecture team regarding network design, layout, evaluation of equipment alternatives, and equipment selection and configuration
Partner with Support and Sustainment organizations to direct network operations team regarding maintenance and support of the network
Lead operational cost center for their department
Plan and lead all aspects of capital initiatives, handling communications with Finance and business leaders as needed
Manage broadcast standards-based design requirements in current and future planning of networking designs. Align to other Disney businesses for interoperability.
Define the vision for the organization and build a plan to achieve that vision
Formalize the expectations for successful functions within the organization, directing and guiding the team in support of those expectations
Coach and mentor team members to help them meet and exceed the standards set for the team with ad hoc feedback and individual development plans
Provide input into the strategic direction and objectives of not just their team, but of counterparts in Media Engineering
Required Qualifications & Skills
7+ years network engineering experience
3+ years management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working on and managing software or product teams
Experience working in a real-time media production or streaming environment
Excellent process management skills
Experience directing technical projects
Data-driven leader who has used task and project management systems
Proficiency in SMPTE and AMWA broadcast standards required for networking in real time workflows. This includes but is not limited to 2110, 2022, and NMOS standards.
Knowledge and experience with major Internet routing protocols; specifically, BGP and OSPF
Proficient leading long term, project/milestone-based work across multiple cross organizational teams
Ability to work nights and weekends
Flexibility to travel into the NY/NJ Metro locations when needed
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco CCNP/CCDP or CCIE Certification
Arista ACE Certification
Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
Education
- BS in Engineering or Computer Science or 6+ years' of demonstrated experience in network engineering design, implementation, and documentation
The hiring range for this position in New York is $189,300.00-$253,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job ID: 10087383
Location: New York,New York
Job Posting Company: ABC News
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