Manager, Network Operations

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a team of 6+ network engineers in Berlin, Germany, operating a global network for PlayStation. Responsibilities include team leadership and development, ensuring smooth daily operations, collaborating with global teams (Berlin and Adelaide), and participating in an on-call rotation. The role requires strong technical expertise in network fundamentals, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), Juniper MX/SRX/QFX/EX platforms, DWDM systems, MPLS-TE, and large-scale data center architectures. You will provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior engineers, contributing to operational excellence and process management within a 24/7 environment.
Must have:
  • Lead a team of 6+ network engineers
  • Experience with BGP, OSPF, ISIS
  • Juniper MX/SRX/QFX/EX experience
  • DWDM and MPLS-TE knowledge
  • Large-scale data center architecture experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • 24/7 operational experience
Good to have:
  • Ciena or equivalent optical transport technologies
  • Experience with cluster networking (CLOS fabrics)
Perks:
  • Annual salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Defined benefit pension
  • Accident insurance
  • Flexible working
  • 30 days holiday + 3 day wellness break
  • Health insurance
  • Capital forming benefit
  • Public transportation allowance
  • Games allocation
  • Christmas closure days
  • Long time service award
  • Free lunch (Tues/Thurs)
  • Annual PS Membership
  • Personal development budget

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role overview:

Come and lead a team of highly skilled network engineers operating a global network that powers PlayStation! We are looking for a strong leader to develop and manage our Network Operations team in Berlin, Germany, working in a 2-site operational model with teams in Berlin and Adelaide, Australia to provide 24x7 network operations.

This role requires a technically experienced leader who is passionate about team building, mentorship, and operational excellence. Your team will consist of network engineers who manage projects, build networks, contribute to automation, and independently operate a large-scale global network.

What you'll be doing:

Team Leadership & Development

  • Work with NetOps management to build a team of Network Engineers to operate our network.
  • Build an amazing team in line with PlayStation culture that will attract and retain top talent.
  • Develop a strong relationship with each engineer to ensure their overall well-being, happiness, and success at PlayStation.
  • Support the professional growth and development opportunities for the engineering staff.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and 1:1s to foster team development.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, helping them interpret and respond to network events.

Operations & Process Management

  • Ensure daily operations run smoothly, tracking work on projects, changes, and incidents.
  • Ensure processes and procedures are followed consistently.
  • Collaborate with NetOps management globally to ensure consistency between teams.
  • Provide operational insights and feedback to Network Engineering, Architecture, and Automation teams to support enhancements to the global backbone and data center infrastructures.
  • Participate in developing policies, procedures, and technical reports related to operating and maintaining the global network.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation as a Level 3 escalation.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience leading a team of 6+ network engineers in an operations environment.
  • Experience with team building and mentoring engineers.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals (e.g. TCP/IP, Ethernet, IP Addressing/Subnetting, VLANs, etc.)
  • Experience with routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS) in a multi-transit, multi-peer environment.
  • Hands-on experience with core backbone routers, layer 2/3 switches, and firewalls.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers in network design, operations, and deployment.
  • Managing a local network operations team while collaborating with global teams across multiple time zones.
  • Working in a 24/7 network operations environment with a distributed support model.
  • Experience with Juniper MX, SRX, QFX, and EX series platforms.
  • Experience with DWDM systems, preferably Ciena, or equivalent optical transport technologies.
  • Familiarity with MPLS-TE and large-scale service provider networks.
  • Experience with cluster networking (CLOS fabrics) and large-scale data center architectures.
  • Experience with optical networking and fiber transport systems.

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a global, high-impact team managing PlayStation’s critical network infrastructure.
  • Work on cutting-edge networking and automation technologies at scale.
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values technical excellence.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits:

  • Salary: Annual salary paid across 12 month (different to other parts of Germany) 
  • Bonus: Discretionary bonus, target level based on position level
  • Pension: Defined benefit provided by HDI - €35 per month after successfully passing the probation period
  • Insurances: Accident insurance
  • Flexible working: Employee can work from home in agreement with the manager
  • Holidays: 30 days + 3 day ‘Wellness Break’
  • Health Insurance: 30 EUR/month (insurance coverage up to 800 EUR)
  • Capital forming benefit: €40 per month
  • Travel allowance: Public transportation allowance.
  • Non contractual benefits: Games allocation, Christmas closure days
  • Other benefits: Long time service award. Free lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays soft drinks, coffee, fruit. Annual PS Membership, Budget for personal development

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


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