Lead Network Engineer

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a senior network engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise networking solutions across global operations. You will ensure high reliability, lead technology upgrades, and provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams.

The role requires CCNP and CCNP Security with 5–7 years in a large corporate IP network environment, OSI/IOS/NXOS, SD-WAN, load balancers, and security expertise. On-site collaboration and strong documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• CCNP and CCNP Security certifications required; CCIE preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years in a large corporate IP network environment.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IOS/NXOS, SD-WAN, and automation.
• Knowledge of IP security, multi-vendor IPS/URL filtering, MPLS, BGP, and IX Peering.
• Experience with QoS, multicast, and SNMP-based monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise networking solutions with high reliability and availability
• Introduce new networking technologies or enhance existing technologies to transform capabilities and services
• Provide networking SME to other teams as needed
• Maintain technical documents for solutions and SOPs
• Support global network, IP, and related security services; tackle complex issues/outages
• Provide 3rd-line support of Paramount network infrastructure
• Knowledge transfer to Level 2 Engineers on new implementations
• Escalation point for Level 2 Engineers and peers
• Work with Voice Services to ensure telecom equipment integrates with networking
• Act as technical project manager by preparing project plans and guiding IT resources
• Keep LAN/WAN drawings and equipment lists up to date
• Monitor industry developments for emerging technologies
• Participate in engineering and architecture reviews
• Manage vendor and third-party support escalations
• Work autonomously with clear documentation of activities
• Interact with peers and management across departments

Skills

Networking fundamentals

IP routing

Troubleshooting

Automation

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CCNP

CCNP Security

CCIE Routing and Switching (preferred)

Tools

IOS

NXOS

Load Balancers

SD-WAN

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise networking solutions with high reliability and availability
• Introduce new networking technologies or enhance existing technologies to transform capabilities and services
• Provide networking subject matter expertise to other teams as needed
• Maintain technical documents for solutions and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Support Paramount's global network, IP, and related security services in and out of hours; tackle complex system and network issues and outages
• Provide 3rd-line support of all Paramount network infrastructure
• Perform knowledge transfer to Level 2 Engineers on new implementations
• Serve as escalation point for Level 2 Engineers and peers
• Work closely with the Voice Services team to ensure telecom equipment is integrated with networking infrastructure
• Act as technical project manager by preparing project plans, interacting with other departments, and guiding IT resources as required
• Keep all documentation (including LAN/WAN drawings and equipment lists) accurate and up to date
• Monitor industry developments, directly or through a third party, to ensure the company is aware of emerging technologies
• Actively participate in engineering and architecture solution peer reviews and design sessions
• Manage vendor and third-party support and escalations
• Work autonomously and exercise reasonable judgment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments
• Interact closely with peers and management across all departments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience (required)
• CCNP or equivalent experience (required)
• CCNP Security or equivalent experience (required)
• CCIE Routing and Switching (preferred)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a large corporate IP network communications environment
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IOS, NXOS, load balancers, SD-WAN technology, and automation
• Knowledge of IP security implementation and multi-vendor IPS and URL filtering
• Knowledge of Dark Fiber and CWDM/DWDM
• Knowledge of MPLS, BGP, and Internet Exchange Peering
• Knowledge of QoS and Multicast
• Knowledge of Network Management and SNMP-based monitoring solutions
• Experience with medium/large corporate network rollout and support
• Experience in large-scale enterprise project management
• Experience in Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Hosting, or ISP environments