Lead Network Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote, USA · Celebration, FL Posted 10 days ago $135,200–$181,200 / year
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TL;DR

The Lead Network Engineer role at Disney Experiences Technology’s Disney Cruise Line team offers technical leadership and full-stack architectural oversight for the design and delivery of onboard infrastructure environments across new vessels. This senior-level position involves end-to-end management of compute, storage, virtualization platforms, and network systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with enterprise standards. Key responsibilities include driving build-phase execution, resolving complex issues, implementing cybersecurity-by-design principles aligned with IACS E26/E27 requirements, and partnering closely with Infrastructure Operations to ensure a seamless transition from build to steady-state operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network engineering, enterprise network design, SD-WAN solutions, and expertise with Cisco UCS, VMware NSX/AVI Load Balancing, Palo Alto firewalls, and maritime satellite communication systems. This role supports Disney’s global cruise line initiatives, focusing on reliability, scalability, and strategic expansion to deliver immersive experiences for millions of guests worldwide.

Skills

Cisco VMware Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN IACS E26/E27 802.1X VSAT LEO GEO QoS multicast high availability fault tolerance UCS ISE NSX AVI Load Balancing Cisco CCNP Cisco ISE

What you'll do

  • Provides technical leadership and architectural direction for systems and network engineers.
  • Leads end-to-end infrastructure design and delivery for new ship environments.
  • Drives implementation of virtualization clusters, SAN fabrics, and core network architecture.
  • Ensures compliance with IACS E26/E27 cybersecurity standards across all builds.
  • Develops automated deployment frameworks for efficient infrastructure delivery.
  • Coordinates major build milestones to ensure minimal disruption during ship delivery.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with focus on network and systems architecture
  • Proven expertise in enterprise network design including routing, switching, security, and segmentation
  • Experience designing and implementing software-defined networking (SD-WAN) solutions
  • Strong background in end-to-end infrastructure delivery including compute, virtualization, and SAN
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards like IACS E26/E27
  • Proven ability to lead technical decisions and mentor engineers in complex projects
  • Cisco CCNP or higher certification in Enterprise or Security

Market check

Salary context

This $135,200–$181,200 range sits above 47% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,960–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$132,475–$192,050

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 110 roles with salary data.

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