Lead Network Engineer

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers.

The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

Join a highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking Global Network Engineering team dedicated to maintaining a robust, resilient, and cutting-edge network infrastructure. We pride ourselves on a culture of shared knowledge, continuous improvement, and mutual support, always ready to innovate and tackle complex challenges together.

We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Senior/Principal Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and optimization of our global network, with a strong focus on advanced routing, network security, wireless, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across a diverse range of networking technologies, a passion for elevating team capabilities through mentorship and automation, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence.

Network Architecture & Operations:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our global network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across data centers and offices.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot complex routing protocols, with expert-level proficiency in BGP for our WAVE (100G, 10G, 1G), Ethernet, DIA and MPLS circuits.
• Manage and optimize network devices including Arista switches, Meraki access switches, access points, and MX VPN devices.
• Work extensively with Silverpeak (Aruba HP Edge Connect) SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal application performance and network efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to evaluate, select, and optimize connectivity products for maximum network resiliency.
• Possess a strong background in cloud networking concepts and connectivity within public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).

Security & Firewalls:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management.
• Possess a deep understanding of all Palo Alto software features (e.g., App-, User-, Threat Prevention, Wild Fire, Global Protect, SD-WAN, etc.) and best practices for configuration, policy management, and troubleshooting.
• Lead and execute software upgrades, ensure patch management, and maintain the security posture of our firewall environment.

Load Balancing & Application Delivery:

• Manage and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM/ASM/APM devices for application delivery, load balancing, and security.

Network Automation & Scripting:

• Drive the adoption and implementation of network automation initiatives, leveraging programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline network operations, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to enhance network efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational agility.
• Champion best practices in network programmability and contribute to the team s ongoing development in this area.

Wireless Network Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain a highly functioning and resilient wireless environment using Meraki access points, ensuring optimal coverage, performance, and security for all users.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Utilize and optimize network monitoring tools, specifically Checkmk, to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve network performance issues and outages.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of complex network incidents across various platforms.

Mentorship &

Collaboration:

• Act as a mentor and technical lead for junior network engineers, providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and fostering their professional growth.
• Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment, actively participating in knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to…