Principal Network Engineer

Take-Two Interactive

  • New York
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Who We Are:Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at .While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.The Challenge:Join a highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking Global Network Engineering team dedicated to maintaining a robust, resilient, and cutting-edge network infrastructure. We pride ourselves on a culture of shared knowledge, continuous improvement, and mutual support, always ready to innovate and tackle complex challenges together.We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Senior/Principal Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and optimization of our global network, with a strong focus on advanced routing, network security, wireless, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across a diverse range of networking technologies, a passion for elevating team capabilities through mentorship and automation, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence.What You'll Take On:Network Architecture & Operations:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our global network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across data centers and offices.
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot complex routing protocols, with expert-level proficiency in BGP for our WAVE (100G, 10G, 1G), Ethernet, DIA and MPLS circuits.
  • Manage and optimize network devices including Arista switches, Meraki access switches, access points, and MX VPN devices.
  • Work extensively with Silverpeak (Aruba HP EdgeConnect) SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal application performance and network efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to evaluate, select, and optimize connectivity products for maximum network resiliency.
  • Possess a strong background in cloud networking concepts and connectivity within public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Security & Firewalls:
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management.
  • Possess a deep understanding of all Palo Alto software features (e.g., App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, GlobalProtect, SD-WAN, etc.) and best practices for configuration, policy management, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead and execute software upgrades, ensure patch management, and maintain the security posture of our firewall environment.
Load Balancing & Application Delivery:
  • Manage and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM/ASM/APM devices for application delivery, load balancing, and security.
Network Automation & Scripting:
  • Drive the adoption and implementation of network automation initiatives, leveraging programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline network operations, configuration management, and deployment processes.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and tools to enhance network efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational agility.
  • Champion best practices in network programmability and contribute to the team's ongoing development in this area.
Wireless Network Management:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain a highly functioning and resilient wireless environment using Meraki access points, ensuring optimal coverage, performance, and security for all users.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  • Utilize and optimize network monitoring tools, specifically Checkmk, to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve network performance issues and outages.
  • Perform in-depth troubleshooting of complex network incidents across various platforms.
Mentorship & Collaboration:
  • Act as a mentor and technical lead for junior network engineers, providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and fostering their professional growth.
  • Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment, actively participating in knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to network design, configuration, and documentation.
On-Call Support:
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (1 week primary, 1 week backup) to provide 24/7 support for critical network infrastructure.
What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in large-scale enterprise network engineering, with a significant portion in a senior or principal role.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama), including advanced features and troubleshooting.
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience with BGP routing in a global multi-circuit environment.
  • Strong experience with Arista EOS and Meraki network devices (switches, APs, MX).
  • Demonstrated experience with Silverpeak (Aruba HP EdgeConnect) SD-WAN.
  • Proficiency in F5 BIG-IP LTM/DNS/APM.
  • Proven programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) for network automation.
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking principles and experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
  • Extensive experience with wireless network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, particularly with Meraki Wi-Fi.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring platforms like Checkmk.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Relevant industry certifications highly desirable (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), CCIE, CCNP, Certified Meraki Network Associate/Professional, etc.).
What We Offer You:
  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles - through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!
The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $198,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.comAs an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two's equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com

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