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Overview and Responsibilities:

The Principal Engineer in Network Design and Engineering is a position that combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership qualities. The role is tasked with providing and supporting highly scalable and robust network solutions for high performance and mission-critical media and corporate systems. Working within the larger Paramount Global network organization, the role is expected to lead in all aspects of a network project life cycle, including cross functional team engagements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide highly scalable, highly available and robust routing and switching designs for both media and corporate workflows.

• Evaluate emerging and cutting-edge technologies, provide guidance on platform selection and lifecycle management.

• Provide leadership in vendor engagement, including support and escalation.

• Provide guidance on network and security standards and best practices across the networking organization.

• Lead network change lifecycle, including implementation and support. Act in subject matter expert capacity to network support and knowledge transfers.

• Maintain detailed network documentation and diagrams and keep up to date.

• Actively engage in architecture and engineering solutions peer reviews and discussions.

• Work independently with reasonable judgment while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments

• Maintain close relationships with peers and management across all cross functional team, and at times act as liaison.

• Knowledge transfer to Level 2 and Level 3 Engineers on new implementations

• Collaborate with Level2 and Level3 teams to trouble-shoot network and firewall issues

• Escalation point for Level 2 and Level 3 Engineers and peers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field or equivalent experience

• Expertise in IP Network and IP Security design and implementation with at least 3-5 years in a senior or lead role.

• Expertise in working with major networking vendors, such as Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Netscaler, etc. (8-10 years of experience)

• Programming/Scripting experience

• Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including MPLS. (8-10 years of experience)

• Expert knowledge of IP multicast and QoS.

• In-depth knowledge of network management tools.

• Experience in medium/large corporate network rollout and support

• Experience in Media/Entertainment/Broadcast/Hosting/ISP environment

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong team player, ability to collaborate closely with peers and across teams. Ability to mentor to junior engineers

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex network designs to non-technical stakeholders

• Possesses solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure

• Possesses the ability to skillfully and efficiently manage time and priorities, while working on multiple projects and tasks concurrently

• A well-developed interest in technology

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and situations.

• Detail oriented and organized, strive to provide meticulous work.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hiring Salary Range: $175,000.00 - 215,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• 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.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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