Senior Network Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Network Engineer (Gamedev): Maintaining and scaling production and enterprise network infrastructure for global gaming studios with an accent on high-availability, security, and performance. Focus on managing multi-vendor environments, optimizing data center operations, and implementing automation to support massive-scale online gaming platforms.

Location: Hybrid role based in Prague, Czech Republic

Company

hirify.global is a world-renowned video game publisher behind iconic franchises such as NBA hirify.global, BioShock, Borderlands, and Sid Meier’s Civilization.

What you will do

• Ensure peak performance and stability of existing production and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for network-related issues.
• Respond to alerts and participate in an on-call rotation to maintain system uptime.
• Deploy and roll out new network infrastructure across global locations.
• Optimize network automation and monitoring systems to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Prague, Czech Republic.
• CCNP/JNCIP certification or equivalent professional experience.
• In-depth troubleshooting expertise in multi-vendor environments, specifically Juniper and Arista.
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols, switching, wireless technologies, and network threat remediation.
• Advanced experience with next-generation firewall systems, specifically Palo Alto.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Center infrastructure, including Arista CVP and Juniper Apstra.

Nice to have

• Experience with major cloud provider networking.
• Proficiency in network automation tools like NETCONF, YAML, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of VXLAN/EVPN, DDOS protection (Netscout Arbor), and F5 load balancers.
• Scripting skills in Python or Perl for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms and Linux/Windows OS.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment within the gaming industry.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaboration with highly skilled infrastructure and development teams globally.
• Focus on professional growth and staying current with evolving network technologies.