Community

Home >

Jobs >

Network Operations Engineer

South Australia, Australia (On-site)

Network Operations Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Network Engineering

About the job

9 skills required for this role

Test your skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

java

ruby

javascript

github

python

git

linux

innovation

networking

Job Description

As a Network Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the PlayStation network. You will work on a large, global network and participate in incident handling, change management, maintenance activities, and network performance monitoring. You will also contribute to the development of network policies and procedures. The role involves working in a 2-office model with regional shifts and on-call rotations.

Must have:

Strong understanding of network fundamentals
Familiarity with service provider IGP implementations
Familiarity with core backbone routers, layer 2 and layer 3 switches
Familiarity using a distributed version control system (git)

Good to have:

Familiarity with ISIS, MPLS, IPv6, and L2/L3 VPN services
Familiarity with MP-BGP routing policy in a global network environment
Familiarity with cluster networking/CLOS fabrics
Familiarity with router firewall policies
Familiarity with Juniper MX, QFX, SRX, and EX series platforms
Familiarity working with load balancer topologies
Familiarity with optical media and optical transport systems
Familiarity working in a globally distributed team and/or with IT Service Management (e.g. ITIL)
Familiarity with Linux system administration
Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Ruby or other languages such as Java, JavaScript, Go, etc.

Not hearing back from companies?

Unlock the secrets to a successful job application and accelerate your journey to your next opportunity.

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.

Network Operations Engineer

As a member of the Network Operations Team, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing our network while actively contributing to its growth, automation, and growing sophistication. As a junior engineer you will have the opportunity to learn from the best to grow your skill set, with plenty of opportunities to provide feedback on architecture, automation, operations, or any other areas that interest you.

Core Responsibilities:

Perform daily operations for a large, global network, including handling incidents, changes, and maintenance activities.
Use network analysis tools (e.g., sFlow, IPFIX, telemetry) to monitor network performance, identify issues, and implement improvements.
Participate in developing policies, procedures and technical reports associated with operating and maintaining the global network.
Perform scheduled Maintenance activities, including Weekends as needed
Participate in regional shifts to ensure 24-hour network coverage within a 2-office model.
Participate in an on-call rotation during weekends (up to 12-hour per day).

Required Experience:

Strong understanding of network fundamentals (e.g. TCP/IP, Ethernet, IP Addressing/Subnetting, VLANs, etc.)
Familiarity with service provider IGP implementations
Familiarity with core backbone routers, layer 2 and layer 3 switches
Familiarity using a distributed version control system (git)

Desirable Experience:

Familiarity with ISIS, MPLS, IPv6, and L2/L3 VPN services
Familiarity with MP-BGP routing policy in a global network environment.
Familiarity with cluster networking/CLOS fabrics
Familiarity with router firewall policies
Familiarity with Juniper MX, QFX, SRX, and EX series platforms.
Familiarity working with load balancer topologies
Familiarity with optical media and optical transport systems.
Familiarity working in a globally distributed team and/or with IT Service Management (e.g. ITIL)
Familiarity with Linux system administration
Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Ruby or other languages such as Java, JavaScript, Go, etc.

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.

View Full Job Description

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

PlayStation Global

201 Active Jobs

Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/

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.

For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.