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Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! Overview and Responsibilities: 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. About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - 155,000.00. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. This position is bonus eligible. What We Offer : • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here . • Generous paid time off. • Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products. • Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
The role participates in network projects across the full lifecycle and collaborates closely with peer engineers, operations teams, and cross‑functional partners.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
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.
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.

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Strong experience in IP networking and IP security design and implementation (5–7 years preferred).
Experience in Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Hosting, or ISP environments is a plus.
Experience with Optical Transport networks such as Ciena is a plus.

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