Network Engineer II - Network Services

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION –  NETWORK ENGINEER II

Location: (remote working)

Division: Ticketmaster, Technology

Line Manager: Manager, Network Services

Contract Terms: 40 hours per week

THE TEAM
 

Join our passionate team of network rockstars! We're responsible for designing, securing, and keeping our global data centre network infrastructure humming 24/7. We pride ourselves on crafting robust, secure architectures that power the company's success. But we're not afraid to push boundaries. Many of our innovative engineers are automation enthusiasts, regularly developing solutions to streamline workflows and make our jobs even better.

THE JOB                              

Ticketmaster is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join our passionate team as we embark on an exciting journey! You'll play a key role in designing, securing, and maintaining our reliable network across global data centres.

We're transitioning from a traditional 3 tier network architecture to a leaf and spine, VXLAN/EVPN topology. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us navigate this transformation and build a future-proof network.

This role offers a perfect blend of project work and day-to-day operations. You'll tackle projects varying in size and complexity, from internal network optimization to collaborating with other teams to design and implement solutions based on their needs. We leverage Agile methodologies for efficient project management.

Your day-to-day will involve handling support tickets for access requests or network information, and troubleshooting. Additionally, you'll be ready to tackle high-priority emergencies and ensure network uptime.

This is a great opportunity to join a team actively refreshing its data centre infrastructure. We're also implementing self-service and automation solutions, creating a more efficient and scalable network operation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Design & Build Secure Networks: Craft and implement secure, scalable network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs) aligned with evolving business needs. Manage larger projects within defined lifecycles.

• Triage and Tackle Network Issues: Proactively address network performance concerns using your problem-solving skills. Diagnose and resolve complex network issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Champion Operational Excellence: Actively manage your workload within the Jira ticketing system and resolve operational requests efficiently.
• Maintain Network Security: Apply network device patches to stay ahead of security vulnerabilities and maintain a strong network posture.
• Automate for Efficiency: Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline tasks and free up time for strategic initiatives.
• Document for Success: Maintain clear and comprehensive network configuration and procedure documentation to ensure knowledge transfer and smooth operations.
• Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with the network team and collaborate effectively with other IT teams (cloud, server, security etc) to achieve shared goals.
• Incident Response Hero: Be a key contributor in identifying, containing, and resolving major network incidents.
• Always Be Learning: Stay at the forefront of the industry by actively pursuing knowledge of emerging network technologies and security best practices.
• Be Part of the Solution: Participate in the on-call rotation

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS)

• 5+ Years of Network Engineering Experience: You possess a minimum of 5 years' experience designing and implementing complex network solutions, with a proven track record of success.
• VXLAN & EVPN: You have a deep understanding and hands-on experience with VXLAN and EVPN technologies.
• Data Center Network: You've thrived in a network team environment, managing and troubleshooting data center network devices.
• Routing Protocol Guru: You have a solid grasp of routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
• Advanced Networking Knowledge: You possess a good understanding of MLAG, VPC, STP, and HA protocols.
• VPN Expertise: You have experience supporting various VPN technologies like VTI, DMVPN, and Cisco Secure Client.

• Firewall Fortress Builder: You have experience configuring, optimising, and troubleshooting Fortigate and ASA/Firepower firewalls.
• Automation Champion: Desirable, but not essential any Experience with scripting (Python, Ansible) and infrastructure as code tools (Docker, Git, Terraform) is a major plus.
• Industry-Certified: Not essential if strong relevant experience, but holding a relevant industry certification like CCNP, CCIE desirable

YOU (BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS AND LINK TO TICKETMASTER PRINCIPLES)

• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first
• Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes
• Sees opportunities for creative problem solving while staying within the parameters of good practice. Generates unique but workable and useful solutions to difficult problems
• Thinks in terms of desired outcomes, not just reactive, quick solutions. Finds ways to turn the ideal into reality. Experiments with new ideas, methodologies, and procedures
• Proactively anticipates and prevents problems that are not readily apparent on the surface. Devises, facilitates buy-in, makes recommendations, and guides implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for issues that cross organisational boundaries and are unclear in nature
• Obtains and shares information, ideas, and problems. Solicits advice, support, championship, sponsorship, and commitment that result in smooth transitions of change and the development of mutually acceptable solutions
• Strong, creative problem solving and analytical in nature
• Listens to, understands and interprets information/instructions correctly
• Ability to work well within a team both local and remote; achieved by helping others to succeed through learning and continuous improvement
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined and respectful

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The expected compensation for this position is:

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.