Senior Network Engineer II Job at The Nielsen Company, New York, NY

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  • The Nielsen Company
  • New York, NY

Job Description



At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future

Job Description



We are looking for an experienced network engineer to focus on our corporate end-user networks and end-user experience. You will be the driving force behind our office LAN and wireless infrastructure, ensuring that from the moment an employee opens their laptop, their connection is fast, secure, and rock-solid.

 

In this role you will work with end users, NOC and network engineering, and the End User Experience Team including local IT, to proactively monitor end-user network experience, supporting local and remote user issues, and advocate for end-user needs. Upcoming project work includes assisting with the migration to new VPN models and solutions, so familiarity with next generation firewalls and access models is a big plus.

 

This position will be hybrid, with the expectation you will typically work three days a week in our flagship Manhattan office, and act as a liaison for senior management who work there.

Critical skills include:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills. You will bridge the gap between end users and core network engineering, act as an escalation point for NOC and helpdesk issues, and communicate network maintenance and changes

  • Managing our corporate Wi-Fi networks. Take ownership of the wireless experience, so vital skills include tuning access points, addressing RF issues, and monitoring capacity

  • Mid-to-senior level network administration experience, including core networking, routing protocols, DNS/DHCP

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills

  • Experience with authentication protocols: 802.1x, NAC, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, etc. and an understanding of considerations for their use

  • Helping with company-wide firewall refresh project, including migrating end user VPN solutions and strategy. Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA is a big plus.

  • Vendors: Familiarity with Cisco, Meraki and Palo Alto or Fortinet.

Qualifications



• Works proactively, communicates with internal customers and peers, reports problems and suggests improvements.

• Advocates across infrastructure teams, moderately-sized projects inside the team.

• Communicates complex concepts; anticipates potential objections and influences others to adopt a different point of view

• Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in network engineering, experience working with leadership, and general knowledge of related areas

• 10-15 years, recognized expertise in a specific area.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; specialized certification is a plus.

Additional Information



Enabling your best to power a better media future.

Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Compensation Transparency: The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives .

Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a  nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @ nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Night shift, 3 days per week

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