Lead Network Engineer

Paramount

Lead Network Engineer managing enterprise networking solutions in a global environment at Paramount. Implementing and enhancing network technologies while providing 24x7 support.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeHollywood • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsiOSSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and manage enterprise networking solutions with high reliability and availability
Introduce new networking technologies or enhance existing technologies to transform capabilities and services
Provide networking subject matter expertise to other teams as needed
Maintain technical documents for solutions and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
Support Paramount's global network, IP, and related security services in and out of hours; tackle complex system and network issues and outages
Provide 3rd-line support of all Paramount network infrastructure
Perform knowledge transfer to Level 2 Engineers on new implementations
Serve as escalation point for Level 2 Engineers and peers
Work closely with the Voice Services team to ensure telecom equipment is integrated with networking infrastructure
Act as technical project manager by preparing project plans, interacting with other departments, and guiding IT resources as required
Keep all documentation (including LAN/WAN drawings and equipment lists) accurate and up to date
Monitor industry developments, directly or through a third party, to ensure the company is aware of emerging technologies
Actively participate in engineering and architecture solution peer reviews and design sessions
Manage vendor and third-party support and escalations
Work autonomously and exercise reasonable judgment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments
Interact closely with peers and management across all departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience (required)
CCNP or equivalent experience (required)
CCNP Security or equivalent experience (required)
CCIE Routing and Switching (preferred)
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a large corporate IP network communications environment
Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IOS, NXOS, load balancers, SD-WAN technology, and automation
Knowledge of IP security implementation and multi-vendor IPS and URL filtering
Knowledge of Dark Fiber and CWDM/DWDM
Knowledge of MPLS, BGP, and Internet Exchange Peering
Knowledge of QoS and Multicast
Knowledge of Network Management and SNMP-based monitoring solutions
Experience with medium/large corporate network rollout and support
Experience in large-scale enterprise project management
Experience in Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Hosting, or ISP environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

networking solutionsroutersswitchesfirewallsIOSNXOSload balancersSD-WANIP security implementationMPLS

Soft Skills

subject matter expertisetechnical project managementknowledge transferescalation managementautonomous workclear documentationinterdepartmental communicationproblem-solvingteam collaborationjudgment

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceCCNPCCNP SecurityCCIE Routing and Switching