Senior Network Engineer
At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!
Responsibilities :
- Implement new and enhanced technologies into the network
- 5+ years' AWS networking experience, particularly with ELB VPC routing and transit gateways
- Adoption and adherence to current IT policies and processes
- Design, implement and support Next Generation Firewalls or Unified Threat Management appliances
- Support the design and analysis of LAN / WAN / WLAN network improvements and enhancements
- Monitor system hardware and software and manage system and service performance.
- Maintain documentation and diagram regarding network configuration, operating procedures, and runbook records
- Determine capacity and performance planning goals
- Prepare evaluation studies and make recommendations for vendor management and / or device selection
- Participate in on-call rotation to respond to needs of a 24x7 environment. Must be flexible to work extended hours when required and be available for periodic weekend work
Qualifications :
Must have industry standard knowledge in LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies and protocolsAt least 5 years supporting public cloud network set up (e.g., AWS, GCP)Working knowledge of common router, switch, firewall, VPN, and management platforms among popular product families (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)Ability to think and troubleshoot full OSI stack from L1 though L7 including the ability to help App / Dev teams with application access concernsNetwork management and troubleshooting skills should include working knowledge of protocol analyzers, change management, and network monitoring systemsStrong interpersonal skills and a team playerWorking knowledge of effective problem solving and identifying innovative solutions, including new products and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day workProficient written and verbal communication skills using spoken English, including the ability to explain complex ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organizationProficient organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple, overlapping, and potentially conflicting prioritiesAbility to remain highly effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organizationDemonstrated ability to develop and support scalable services technologies, observing SLAs and throughput constraintsConsistently demonstrate a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilitiesPreferred Qualifications :
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or other related degreeEquinix fabric or ECXSD-WAN experienceCisco CCNA certification required, CCNP / CCDP preferred5+ years of experience supporting, installing, configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network environments with Cisco productExperience supporting Aruba, Palo Alto or Fortinet devicesExperience supporting Network Access Control (802.1x) for wired and wireless networks, using Aruba ClearPass Policy Server and MerakiExperience working with SSL Certificate Authorities and certificate managementDetailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and authorization protocols, cryptography and application securityWorking knowledge of Load balancer e.g. F5 LTMKnowledge of network security and controlsStrong documentation skills, proficient in design documents and diagramsWorking knowledge of multi-unit (chain) retail systems and processes