The Walt Disney Company · 3 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $204K/yr
10+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global leader in media and entertainment technology. The Principal Systems Engineer will support, secure, and manage storage and compute solutions, applying architecture best practices and ensuring alignment with the company's long-term strategies.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of complex systems
Define system requirements and specifications based on business goals and decisions
Translate enterprise business strategy into domain blueprints and roadmaps. This will require negotiating with senior management and customers to influence decisions and strategic direction
Create high-level architecture and detailed designs
Apply deep technical knowledge for the storage domains in a project or Enterprise context across Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Responsible for ensuring that consistent practices are followed, reference architectures are developed and maintained
Responsible for developing, maintaining and applying standards for projects and programs
Responsible to complete discovery activities for Storage and compute solutions (Vast, Pure, etc.), recommend and design the specific implementations to support the requirements of the individual business groups (Disney+, ESPN Linear, Studios, etc.)
Perform system performance trend analysis as required
Works with cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers and other stakeholders
Manage the development, implementation and administration of operational processes, programs, and systems
All other duties as required to help achieve business goals, including but not limited to, availability for afterhours escalated support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study
A minimum of 10-years of relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in scripting using Perl, Bash, Shell or equivalent
Possesses strong analytical and technical skills
Excellent understanding of storage and compute systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with end-users, business owners, developers, managers, and systems engineers
Ability to discuss highly technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including executive level and technical decision-makers
Industry expert and understanding of software solutions for content creation, manipulation, encoding/transcoding and distribution
Have a thorough knowledge of the syntax, capabilities, and limitations of the Linux operating systems
Preferred
Strong commitment to customer service and service enablement
Demonstrates ability to deliver detailed technical documentation
Experience working within an Agile Scrum methodology
Knowledge of process management, process streamlining, and process organization tools as well as a fundamental understanding of ITIL best practices
Expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Expert knowledge in working and supporting storage and compute systems
Expert scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, vbscript, Python, UNIX shell, etc.)
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Nick Lewerke
SVP/Head of Content Planning & Analysis, Disney Streaming
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