Network Design Engineer

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How You'll LEAD:

UMG is currently seeking an eager and exceptional individual to join our Network Build Team. The position will be responsible for technical ownership and delivery on infrastructure projects and for infrastructure aspects of Application projects. Requires a strong technical experience in enterprise network deployment and migrations.

How You'll CREATE:

• Utilize technical skills to coordinate network enhancements and deployment efforts.

• Develop and implement migration plans

• Develop configurations for network and security equipment based on provided designs.

• Physically install network and security equipment to support designs.

• Turnover implemented work to the operational support teams including development of operational processes, documentation, and training. Insure network project documentation is complete and accurate.

• Utilizing knowledge of technology, UMG’s business needs, and UMG’s capabilities, serve as a liaison between stakeholders and UMG IT.

• Review proposed solutions to ensure the delivery of a quality product or service

• Confirm the alignment of customer expectations and implementation plans.

• Provide documentation and communication to peers and management for status, coordination, objectives, and performance.

• Work with service providers for the coordination, delivery, and testing of network circuits.

• Assess and troubleshoot, consult with vendors, and coordinate with other teams for problem resolution of build activities.

• Ensure compliance with incident, problem, and change management procedures and standards to ITIL standards by all Sourcing Provider(s)

• Attend technical project review meetings.  Ensure project technical designs meet UMG’s operational requirements are in compliance with UMG infrastructure and security standards

• Other tasks as deemed necessary or appropriate

Bring your VIBE:

• Cisco CCNP or greater in Route/Switch preferred

• Engineering level experience in Routing & Switching and Security.

• Knowledge of IP network protocols including BGP and OSPF

• Network security experience with IPSEC, VPN, and SSL VPN

• Proficiency in Wireless, route redistribution, and VRF-Lite

• Proficiency in Firewall configuration and rule creation

• Ability to create migration plans with minimal disruption to existing network

• Solid written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills  

• Fluent in English (written and oral)       

• Experienced IT professional with 3+ years overall experience and minimum of 3 years as a Network Engineer. 

• Experience in the design and delivery of customer-facing presentations (2 years minimum)

• Experience configuring and/or administering firewalls (Palo Alto preferred) (2 years minimum)

• Experience with Cisco Data Center Technologies including: N7K, N9K, and N2k (1 year minimum)

• Experience interpreting and implementing Network designs in both Greenfield and Brownfield deployments

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.