Senior Network Automation EngineerAs a member of the Network Engineering team, you would be responsible for maintaining and improving the global infrastructure necessary to support the company's streaming media platform.Job SummaryComprised of Disney's international media businesses and the Company's various streaming services, the Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment aligns technology, content and distribution platforms to expand the Company's global footprint and deliver world-class, personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world. The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International segment (DTCI) is a global, multiplatform media, technology and distribution organization for high-quality content created by Disney's Studio Entertainment and Media Networks groups. DTCI includes Disney's international media operations and the Company's direct-to-consumer businesses globally, including the upcoming Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service, the Company's ownership stake in Hulu, and the ESPN+ sports streaming service, programmed in partnership with ESPN. BAMTECH Media, developer of the ESPN+ and Disney-branded streaming platforms, oversees all consumer-facing digital technology and products across the Company as part of the Direct-to-Consumer and International segment. Disney Streaming Services is an industry leader in providing over-the-top content solutions, including ESPN+ and the upcoming Disney+ services. We strive to deliver live and on-demand content to consumers with innovative features and best in class reliability. As a member of the Network Engineering team, you would be responsible for maintaining and improving the global infrastructure necessary to support the company's streaming media platform.ResponsibilitiesWe are currently looking for a Senior Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about all areas of network automation.
The role is to be a leader within a dynamic team in support of the company's streaming services. The Automation Engineer, as a part of a team, is responsible for all aspects of a project necessary to achieve successful implementation. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone to gain exposure to best of breed technologies as well as establish themselves in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.Basic Qualifications5+ years working in Network AutomationExperience configuring routers and switchesExperience automating network deployments and configurationsExperience programming in PythonExperience with Ansible playbook design and executionFamiliarity with a Python Web Application Framework, for example Flask or Django.Familiarity with database management and communicationsFamiliarity with web services technologies such as REST and gRPCDevelopment of a CI/CD Environment.Knowledgeable in network security procedures and best practices.Familiarity with leveraging vendor APIs to configure and gather data from network devices.Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilitiesExperience with Linux-based operating systemsExperience with container virtualization technologies.Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge.Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.Excellent customer presentation skills.Preferred QualificationsA solid understanding of network virtualization landscape along with their supporting technologies. E.g. VRFs and VXLANExperience with Web UI DevelopmentExperience in multi-vendor network topologiesExperience with Linux based routing daemons such as BIRD and FRRExperience in either the media or web scale sectors.A propensity to experiment with emerging technologies.Working knowledge of: Linux, Python, Ansible, TCP/IP, BGP, Git, Jenkins, and RESTRequired EducationBachelor's degree (preferably engineering related)