Sr Engineer Networking

Paramount Pictures; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Paramount Skydance Corporation in Hauppauge, NY seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support scalable networking solutions for media and corporate systems. The role is hands-on and operates within the broader network architecture and engineering teams to deliver high-performance, mission-critical services.

The engineer will collaborate with peers, operations, and cross-functional partners across full project lifecycles, ensuring robust documentation, standardization, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience in IP networking and IP security design and implementation (5–7 years preferred).
• Hands on experience with major networking vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, NetScaler, or equivalent platforms.
• Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Working knowledge of IP multicast and QoS concepts.
• Experience using network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience supporting medium to large enterprise or corporate network environments.
• Experience in Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Hosting, or ISP environments is a plus.
• Experience with Optical Transport networks such as Ciena is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support scalable, highly available routing and switching solutions for media and corporate network environments.
• Participate in the evaluation and testing of new networking technologies and platforms; provide technical input and recommendations.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and support hardware/software lifecycle activities.
• Implement approved network changes following established change management processes, including maintenance windows and validation.
• Serve as a technical resource for network operations teams, assisting with troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
• Participate in peer design reviews and technical discussions, contributing feedback and best practices.
• Collaborate with Level 2 and Level 3 teams to resolve complex routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Assist with knowledge sharing and technical guidance for junior and mid level engineers during new deployments or upgrades.
• Escalate issues as needed and work with senior engineers or architects on complex or high impact problems.

Skills

IP networking

IP security design

Routing and switching

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Multicast

QoS

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Palo Alto

NetScaler

Ciena

Job description

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This role will be on-site in our Hauppauge, NY office.

Overview and Responsibilities

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The Senior Network Engineer role focuses on the implementation and support of reliable, scalable network solutions supporting media and corporate systems. This position is primarily hands-on and technical, working within the broader network architecture and engineering organization to deliver and maintain high-performance, mission critical network services.

The role participates in network projects across the full lifecycle and collaborates closely with peer engineers, operations teams, and cross functional partners.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, implement, and support scalable, highly available routing and switching solutions for media and corporate network environments.
• Participate in the evaluation and testing of new networking technologies and platforms; provide technical input and recommendations.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and support hardware/software lifecycle activities.
• Implement approved network changes following established change management processes, including maintenance windows and validation.
• Serve as a technical resource for network operations teams, assisting with troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
• Participate in peer design reviews and technical discussions, contributing feedback and best practices.
• Collaborate with Level 2 and Level 3 teams to resolve complex routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Assist with knowledge sharing and technical guidance for junior and mid level engineers during new deployments or upgrades.
• Escalate issues as needed and work with senior engineers or architects on complex or high impact problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience in IP networking and IP security design and implementation (5–7 years preferred).
• Hands on experience with major networking vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, NetScaler, or equivalent platforms.
• Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Working knowledge of IP multicast and QoS concepts.
• Experience using network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience supporting medium to large enterprise or corporate network environments.
• Experience in Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Hosting, or ISP environments is a plus.
• Experience with Optical Transport networks such as Ciena is a plus.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical work.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem solving skills in production environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast paced operational setting.
• Demonstrated interest in learning new technologies and adapting to evolving network environments.
• Detail oriented, organized, and committed to producing high quality technical work.

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Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $99,000.00 - 148,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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