Technical Specialist, Networks and Communications

5 days ago


Orlando, Florida, United States NBCUniversal Full time
Job Summary

As a Technical Specialist, Networks and Communications, you will lead and perform complex activities related to networks and communications strategy, including security, designs, communications infrastructure implementation, and acceptance testing of ride show attraction networks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute attraction networks operation strategy, including design, development, and management of Type-1 and Type-2 network supervisory safety, reaction, and monitoring systems for existing park attractions.
  • Design, develop, and integrate Attraction Operations Center for attraction data aggregation and monitoring.
  • Design 3-tier and ISA-99 defense-in-depth network models to enforce security and increase network segregation and security among ride show networks.
  • Execute attraction systems data compilation and mining while adhering to safety and design strategies, including support systems such as Access Control and Building Management.
  • Design and execute acceptance testing strategies with Universal Creative, including but not limited to DRSS, and follow the Service Bulletin (SB) process for due record keeping.
  • Design assurance and performance, including design and review network architecture for new projects and ensure appropriate security, growth, safety, redundancy, reliability, and sustainability design strategies are in place and are given proper weighting in the design objectives.
  • Perform network performance and capacity analysis to ensure ride sustainability and develop/implement a capacity planning strategy to predict if and when network infrastructure investment will be required.
  • Design and maintain co-existing wired and wireless networks, where required, work with the park IT group to ensure successful partnering and uptime requirements for both wired and wireless networks.
  • Implement and support the next generation of shared services for ride show networking.
  • Develop strategy for fault management to be time and date stamped to ensure that network systems implement correctly and PLC code does accordingly.
  • Eliminate extraneous messaging that comes in with the root cause fault, ensure that fault data link into database management.
  • Oversee attraction architecture renovations and updates to take advantage of new technology and safety/security techniques as applicable to control systems networks.
  • Understand hardware and firmware currently in use and ensure updates as appropriate for upgraded and obsolete equipment, ensure that change modification tracking is implemented and reviewed.
  • Remain abreast of latest technology regarding hardware, software, and security tools.
  • Provide design and maintenance support for attractions under GAP control at Universal owned and operated Parks worldwide, including training controls and tech services personnel.
  • Maintain configuration management of hardware and software documentation in accordance with Engineering's guidelines for proper archiving and security.
  • Ensure proper access, accountability, and processes are in place for appropriate maintenance, support, testing, and design of ride show networks in new and existing attractions.
  • Ensure Engineering & Tech Services PCs integrate with various tools and programs that are required with technology in the field.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree with a combination of equivalent experience or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, information technology, computer engineering, computer science, or related field is required.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, information technology, computer engineering, computer science, or related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 7+ years' experience as a Network Systems Engineer working in a large enterprise or service provider network.
  • Ability to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • At least 3+ years of Theme Park related experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting Ride Show Networks, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Cisco UCS environment, scripting, Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), VDI, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, Storage, backups.
  • Knowledge of network and security to implement and maintain new solutions.
  • Technical experience with Cisco ASA Firewall.
  • Experience implementing and managing VMware vCloud/vSphere environments.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
  • Preferred (any combination of) certifications: Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist, CCNA, Microsoft MCP, MCSA, MCSE, VMWare VCA/VCP.
Additional Information

Responsible to oversee existing attraction network systems design, architecture renovations, implementation, testing, and updates where applicable to take advantage of new safety and security requirements part of control systems networks.

Network infrastructure and communications security for all Ride & Show control and software systems and modification projects for increased reliability and operational improvements.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, effective skills in task prioritization and time management, ability to travel as needed.

Your talent, skills, and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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