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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Systems Reliability Engineer - **Company:** Walt Disney Studios - **Location:** Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $181,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, IEEE 802.1X, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Data Cleansing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Issue Tracking Systems, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Service, Network Administration, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Software Asset Management, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Software Vulnerability Management, Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Data Processing, Curam Configuration Tools, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Break Fix, Technical Debt, Firewalls (Computer Science), AI Platforms, Information Technology, Network Support, Data Analytics, Routing & Switching, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27816113/Senior-Network-Systems-Reliability-Engineer-Florida-Lake-Buena-Vista-1015 ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 + years of experience supporting network infrastructure and/or IT operations (e.g., NOC, network support, infrastructure support) including hardware/software lifecycle activities. * Familiarity with Python, and SQL for data processing and dashboarding. * Working knowledge of common network technologies and operations (switching/routing fundamentals, Wi Fi, VPN, DNS/DHCP concepts) and the ability to troubleshoot connectivity and infrastructure issues. * Experience tracking and renewing software licenses/subscriptions and maintaining compliance/entitlement records. * Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel (pivot tables/lookups), reporting, and data hygiene practices to maintain accurate asset/license records. * Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) and strong documentation habits. * Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain a renewal calendar, and meet deadlines with attention to detail. * Hands-on troubleshooting experience with network services and devices (e.g., switches, firewalls, wireless access points), including interpreting logs/alerts and validating changes. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, MBA or related discipline. * Experience with network management/monitoring and configuration tools (e.g., LogicMonitor , Cisco DNA Center, Aruba Central) and/or ticketing/ITSM platforms. * Experience supporting network services such as VPN, NAC, DNS/DHCP, and wireless authentication (e.g., RADIUS/802.1X). * Familiarity with IT asset management (ITAM) practices and tools; understanding of software asset management (SAM). * Experience building operational reports/dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and using data to drive asset lifecycle, compliance, and cost optimization decisions. * Vendor management experience (support cases, renewals, contract terms, true-ups, audits). * Familiarity with change management, risk management, and operational best practices (e.g., ITIL concepts, CAB/change control, incident/problem management). * Relevant certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft certifications, ITIL Foundation). Required Education: * Bachelor in Computer Science , Network Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field and/or equivalent work experience ## Description We are seeking a Senior Network Systems Reliability Engineer to support the Global Network Engineering & Operations Team, Automation & Observability team. This role is responsible for executing transformation strategies for the Automation, Observability and AI platforms, translating strategy into operational reality through governance, product operating models, vendor relationships, technical roadmaps, documentation, and cross organizational coordination. The candidate will work closely with executive leadership, product teams, engineering, and operational stakeholders to ensure delivery of capital initiatives, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across 2026-2027 transformation efforts. The Senior Network Systems Reliability Engineer is responsible for maintenance and lifecycle support of network infrastructure hardware and software, ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and reliable. This role also serves as an asset data analyst- maintaining high-quality inventory and license data, operational support, producing reports and insights for lifecycle planning and compliance-and partners with vendors to manage support, renewals, and service performance. The position has a strong focus on reducing technical debt and minimizing risk to the environment through standardization, timely upgrades, proactive remediation, and disciplined change practices. The candidate will drive the data, observability and AI efforts for the Global Network Team and will collaborate across the enterprise to assure alignment with executives and stakeholders. What You'll Do : * Manages support for network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, network circuits) coordination of repairs/replacements. * Manages licensing and renewals for network infrastructure software/services: maintain renewal calendar, track entitlements/support contracts, coordinate quotes/POs, and ensure timely renewals to avoid service interruption. * Maintain accurate IT asset inventory for network infrastructure (hardware and software) including location, configuration/standard, warranty/support status, lifecycle stage, and disposal records. * Serve as an asset data analyst: reconcile inventory and license data across tools/sources, perform periodic audits, and produce dashboards/metrics (e.g., compliance, refresh cycles, warranty exposure, utilization ) to inform budgeting and lifecycle decisions. * Lead vendor management activities for network infrastructure hardware/software: track support cases, RMAs/repairs and replacements, manage SLAs/support coverage, and support contract terms, true-ups, and renewal negotiations. * Assist with network security and compliance activities (firmware/patch compliance, configuration standardization, vulnerability remediation support, log/monitoring coverage) in partnership with IT/security. * Reduce technical debt by driving standard configurations, eliminating unsupported/end-of-life infrastructure, coordinating upgrades/refreshes, and improving runbooks/documentation to increase stability and maintainability. * Minimize risk to the environment by following change management practices, assessing impact/rollback plans, validating monitoring/alerting coverage, and partnering on vulnerability remediation and resiliency improvements. * Coordinate with procurement/finance on purchasing and renewals: gather requirements, obtain and compare vendor quotes, recommend options, submit /track POs, and maintain renewal and spend visibility. * Track, prioritize, and resolve tickets within SLA; communicate status updates and maintain high customer satisfaction. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)