Principal Network Planner

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

Remote
Fully remote
Global network planning
Vendor relationship management
Network capacity forecasting
Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Principal Network Planner to join their Global Network Engineering Team, focusing on managing and sourcing network capacity for their global IP networks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering and vendor management within the telecommunications or cloud industry

Job Summary

  • This role will direct and manage global planning and sourcing activities, impacting network strategies to ensure the best possible player experience and corporate network performance.
  • You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and contracting network capacity for global IP networks, including edge connectivity, telecommunication circuits, colocation facilities, and content delivery networks.
  • You will provide expert mentorship on global network builds, IP/VPN, BGP, and data planning, while representing NetTeam in technical discussions with collaborators and cross-functional teams.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Principal Network Planner to join their Global Network Engineering Team, focusing on managing and sourcing network capacity for their global IP networks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering and vendor management within the telecommunications or cloud industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • global network planning
  • vendor relationship management
  • network capacity forecasting
  • IP transit and peering
  • telecommunication circuit sourcing

Nice-to-have

  • industry forum representation
  • innovative process development
  • mentorship of junior engineers
  • driving cross-functional decisions

Key Requirements

  • 25+ years in hyperscaler, telecom, cloud, or internet exchange environments
  • Proven track record in network engineering, architecture, or strategic sourcing
  • Experience managing multiple international vendors and high-spend portfolios (>$80M/year)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent experience

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