Senior Network Engineer

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices.

Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory, KartRider, and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades.

When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach.

We achieve that goal by applying our team's outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we're committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we're all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other.

Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events.

It's why we've earned the Great Place to Work certification for 4 years running!

We're looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

The Senior Network and Cloud Engineer will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, operating, and supervising Nexon America's enterprise network framework.

This includes providing necessary infrastructure, systems and devices for all production and testing of online gaming services delivery and business systems.

Responabilities will also involve executing on daily operations, implementing upgrades / improvements and working on other IT projects for the growth of Nexon America's business operations.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

Design, install, configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls, servers and storage systems

Build and troubleshoot enterprise-wide scalable network operations on cloud platforms

Support, manage and operate the CDN infrastructure

Document and update the IT enterprise network systems' processes and procedures

Participate in business growth, stability and improvement projects

Identify trainings, process improvements and vendor support issues. Mentor Junior Engineers

Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• 3+ years supporting enterprise-grade networks
• Has strong experience and advanced knowledge in the following protocols & technologies : TCP / IP, DHCP, IPSEC, OSPF, BGP, IPSEC, DNS, NTP, VPNs, HA, QOS packet captures and analyses
• Experience with log and monitoring aggregation tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark
• Experience with Rack & Stack at Data Centers
• Experience with automation and scripting is a plus

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor of Science in a related field or equivalent experience
• Nice to have : CCNP certification, AWS network certification, Palo Alto certification

Knowledge / Skills

Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with network platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, and Meraki

Knowledge and hands-on experience with multi-cloud network architecture best practices

Understanding of IP address concepts and experience with IP address management tools such as PHP, IPAM or Infoblox

Has advanced network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills

Has an understanding of cabling and power requirements and their best practices

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon's Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits.

We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance.

Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes.

We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $127,000 - $145,000 annually.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position.

An individual's pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses / incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.