Title Senior Network Automation EngineerLocation NYCDuration Fulltime placementVisa US Citizen or GC HolderTravel Maybe reimbursedInterview phone and or video conferenceDescriptionAs a member of the Network Engineering team you would be responsible for maintaining and improving the global infrastructure necessary to support the companys streaming media platform.Job SummaryComprised of Disneys international media businesses and the Companys various streaming services the Direct-to-Consumer and International DTCI segment aligns technology content and distribution platforms to expand the Companys global footprint and deliver world-class personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.The Walt Disney Companys Direct-to-Consumer and International segment DTCI is a global multiplatform media technology and distribution organization for high-quality content created by Disneys Studio Entertainment and Media Networks groups.DTCI includes Disneys international media operations and the Companys direct-to-consumer businesses globally including the upcoming Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service the Companys ownership stake in Hulu and the ESPN&plus sports streaming service programmed in partnership with ESPN. BAMTECH Media developer of the ESPN&plus 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&plus and the upcoming Disney&plus 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 companys 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 companys 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&plus 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 CICD 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 TCPIP BGP Git Jenkins and RESTRequired EducationBachelors degree preferably engineering related