Senior Network Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Network Engineer will manage infrastructure and network services supporting millions of players. Responsibilities include configuring, testing, and maintaining network equipment; identifying and resolving network problems; installing and maintaining hardware in co-location facilities; assisting in network operating system patches and upgrades; interfacing with service providers and developers. The role requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation. This is a full-time, permanent, and in-office position.
Must have:
  • 5+ years in network engineering.
  • Solid understanding of Cisco NX-OS.
  • Solid understanding of BGP routing protocol.
  • Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Solid documentation skills with high attention to detail.
Good to have:
  • Strong understanding of Arista EOS.
  • Experience with EIGRP or OSPF.
  • Experience with VXLAN, VLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG.
  • Experience with load balancer technologies.
  • Industry standard qualifications.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux-based operating systems.
  • Experience with scripting in PowerShell, Python, Ansible.
  • Experience with Cisco ASA firewalls.
  • Experience using/supporting enterprise monitoring tools.
  • Open-source infrastructure monitoring.
  • Application and web service administration.
  • Being a fan of interactive software development and gaming.

Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a talented Senior Network Engineer to manage the infrastructure and network services supporting millions of players across our game franchises. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organized, able to work as part of an internationally established team, while also possessing the ability to manage projects on their own. This is an ideal job for someone who wants to work with the latest network technologies in a very exciting and challenging field. 

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

  • The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences. 
  • The Network Operations team is responsible for the delivery and support of Rockstar’s Online network infrastructure around the world.
  • We maintain our network to the highest standard with strong emphasis on preventative actions rather than reactive. As such, we constantly review our processes with the aim of automating/orchestrating wherever possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN/Edge network equipment and related services across multiple geographies.
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Install and maintain network hardware in remote co-location facilities.
  • Assist in network operating system patches and software upgrades, and routine hardware configuration.
  • Interface with various service providers to deploy and maintain transport circuits.
  • Interface with developers and business stakeholders to identify requirements and recommend and engineer solutions as agreed upon by the team.
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years working in network engineering related fields.
  • Possess versatility and willingness to regularly tackle new challenges.
  • Passion for networking technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies.

SKILLS

  • Solid understanding of Cisco NX-OS operating system.
  • Solid understanding of the BGP routing protocol.
  • Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team or individually as required.
  • Self-motivated & confident.
  • Solid documentation skills with high attention to detail.
  • Experience with taking projects from planning through to completion.
  • Ability to handle high pressure situations.
  • Capacity to juggle a mixture of break-fix and project work, managing individual priorities and deadlines.
  • Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours, or out of hours as required.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Strong understanding of Arista EOS operating system.
    Experience with routing protocols like EIGRP and or OSPF.
  • Experience with layer 2/3 switching/routing technologies, VXLAN, VLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG.
  • Experience with load balancer technologies like F5 LTM or A10 ADC.
  • Industry standard qualifications like CCNA/CCNP desirable but not essential.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux-based operating systems.
  • Experience with scripting in PowerShell, Python, Ansible.
  • Experience with Cisco ASA firewalls.
  • Experience using/supporting enterprise monitoring tools (Elasticsearch/Splunk).
  • Open-source infrastructure monitoring (CheckMK/Nagios).
  • Application and web service administration (IIS/Apache).
  • Being a fan of the interactive software development and gaming.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

 

 

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