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title: 'Principal Network Engineer at Hasbro'
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# Principal Network Engineer at Hasbro

- **Company:** Hasbro
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hasbro/jobs/4450412009

## Job description

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

We seek a Principal Network Engineer to serve as the technical lead for our enterprise network transformation. This is the highest-level individual contributor role on the Network Engineering team. You will design the Zero Trust Network Access framework, manage our Palo Alto Panorama environment, and make key decisions where complexity and security meet. You will work closely with the Senior Manager of Network & Cloud Infrastructure and partner with IAM, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security teams. Together, you will build a network that verifies identity, checks device posture, and enforces least privilege from edge to cloud! You will bring this project to a definitive close.

What You'll Do:

- Act as the technical expert for the Network 2.0 ZTNA program — own the architecture, lead build reviews, establish engineering standards, and address any critical issues during implementation.
- Build and validate the full ZTNA architecture across all primary and international sites — defining network zones, segmentation policy, and device posture requirements that eliminate lateral movement risk.
- Manage Palo Alto Panorama at the platform level — template hierarchy, device group creation, policy distribution oversight, and configuration drift prevention across all on-premises and cloud-connected NGFWs.
- Develop the AWS and Palo Alto Panorama cloud integration — detailing how cloud-native firewall policy, VPC topology, and on-premises ZTNA fabric combine within a unified enforcement plane.
- Lead the Palo Alto Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) architecture (Year 2, joint with IAM): construct the identity-to-network enforcement model, compose the network zone taxonomy, and direct the IP-to-identity rule migration that phases out all IP-based user firewall rules.
- Direct GlobalProtect architecture decisions — agent configuration, split tunneling policy, certificate trust chain, and version compliance standards upheld through Intune.
- Develop and keep current the network architecture documents, decision records, and runbook library that the broader team relies on to carry out tasks. You establish the standard; the team adheres to it.
- Lead the global site topology mapping effort by detailing all international sites. Define the tiered support model and produce the hardware refresh sequencing plan linked to the ZTNA rollout waves.
- Partner with the Automation / Network Reliability Engineer to build self-healing policy frameworks, Panorama API automation patterns, and CI/CD pipeline standards for network configuration changes.
- Represent Network Engineering in cross-functional architecture reviews alongside IAM, Cloud Infrastructure, Security, and Central Technology — you bring the network angle in conversations where enterprise architecture is decided.

What You'll Bring:

- 10+ years of enterprise network engineering with demonstrated depth in large-scale architecture building — not just operations.
- Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama — template hierarchy, device groups, security policy development, NAT, decryption policy, and multi-vsys environments.
- Proven ZTNA architecture experience — you have built a ZTNA deployment, not just configured one; you understand the segmentation model, the policy logic, and the failure modes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GlobalProtect — covering agent architecture, gateway configuration, certificate trust, split tunneling policy, and troubleshooting issues across diverse endpoint types on a large scale.
- AWS network architecture hands-on — VPC build, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, AWS Network Firewall, and cloud-native connectivity patterns that integrate with on-premises enforcement.
- Understanding of identity-to-network enforcement patterns — how identity signals (Okta groups, Entra device compliance, CIE) translate into firewall policy and how that architecture scales.
- Grasp of SD-WAN concepts and Prisma SD-WAN or equivalent — intelligent path selection, application-aware routing, and WAN optimization in a multi-site enterprise.
- Experience authoring network architecture documentation, design decision records, and engineering standards that other engineers can build against with confidence.
- Ability to work independently as a reliable contributor with a senior manager. You build technical expertise so the manager can focus on the program. You operate without needing close supervision and do not cause it.
- Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. You can explain a zone segmentation model to a CISO and a Panorama template hierarchy to a junior engineer in the same afternoon.

Nice to Have:

- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) — integrating Okta or Entra group membership into NGFW policy enforcement.
- Network automation depth — Python, Ansible, or Panorama API scripting for policy automation, compliance checking, or self-healing configurations.
- Experience in GCP network configuration — VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, or hybrid connectivity models connecting GCP and on-premises ZTNA fabric.
- Experience working in a multi-studio, multi-site entertainment or gaming enterprise with geographically distributed international infrastructure.
- Active certifications: PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer), ZTNA specialist, or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

#Wizards Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks

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## About Hasbro

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hasbro is a leading game, intellectual property, and toy company that delivers play experiences through physical and digital games, toys, licensed products, and entertainment.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: HAS)
- **Headquarters**: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
- **Founded**: 1923 (incorporated in 1926)
- **Founders**: Henry Hassenfeld, Hillel Hassenfeld

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Toys, Games, Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing, Digital Gaming, Entertainment
- **Target Customers**: B2C (kids, families, fans of all ages); B2B (retail partners, licensors, entertainment studios)
- **Mission Statement**: "Create joy and community through the magic of play."

## Products & Services
- **MAGIC: THE GATHERING**: Collectible card game and digital platform (Magic: The Gathering Arena) — both physical and digital.
- **DUNGEONS & DRAGONS**: Tabletop roleplaying game with digital tools (D&D Beyond).
- **MONOPOLY & HASBRO GAMES**: Classic board games and family game night staples.
- **NERF**: Blaster toys and active play products.
- **TRANSFORMERS**: Action figures, media franchise, and licensed merchandise.
- **PLAY-DOH**: Modeling compound and creative play sets.
- **PEPPA PIG**: Preschool toy line and media brand.
- **BEYBLADE**: Spinning top toys and competitive play system.
- **Hasbro Pulse & Secret Lair**: Direct-to-consumer platforms for exclusive collectibles and fan-focused drops.
- **Digital Licensing**: Partnerships for mobile games like *Monopoly Go!* (Scopely) and other video game adaptations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources – check financial sites for current market cap.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $5.0 billion (FY 2023); record performance in Wizards of the Coast segment in FY 2025.
- **Notable Partners**: Scopely (*Monopoly Go!*), Marvel, and other major IP licensors.
- **Growth Signals**: Record year for MAGIC: THE GATHERING (Final Fantasy set was best-selling of all time); operational excellence program delivered ~$800M in gross cost savings; continued expansion in digital licensing and aging-up consumer strategy.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Iconic Brand Portfolio**: Owns and controls deeply loved brands like MAGIC, D&D, MONOPOLY, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, and PEPPA PIG – spanning multiple generations and play categories.
- **Franchise-First Approach**: Unlocks value across physical toys, digital games, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, and TV.
- **Wizards of the Coast**: High-margin, high-growth segment with dedicated fan communities and recurring digital revenue (Magic: The Gathering Arena, D&D Beyond).
- **100+ Year Legacy**: Deep retail relationships, supply chain excellence, and trusted brand equity worldwide.
- **Diversified Revenue Streams**: Balanced between owned brands, partner brands, direct-to-consumer, and licensing – reducing reliance on any single product category.

## Strategic Focus
- **"Playing to Win" Strategy** (launched 2025):
  - **Anytime is Playtime**: Expand play occasions and distribution points.
  - **Aging Up**: Target consumers aged 13+ who are gaining purchase share.
  - **Everyone Plays**: Capture new demographics and under-indexed markets.
  - **Digital and Direct**: Invest in video games, digital technology, and direct-to-consumer channels.
  - **Partner Scale**: Leverage partners’ investments to extend brand reach.
- **Operational Excellence**: Ongoing cost-savings program targeting $1.0 billion in gross savings; process modernization across IT, supply chain, and HR.
- **AI & Emerging Tech**: Embracing AI-enabled entertainment and product innovation.
- **Sustainability & CSR**: Recognized as a JUST Capital Industry Leader (2025), 100 Best Corporate Citizens (3BL Media), and Civic 50 honoree.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Creative, innovative, and inclusive – described as "legendary play starts with bold ideas." Emphasis on curiosity, lifelong learning, and "playing with purpose."
- **Work-Life Balance**: Half-day Fridays all year round; generous paid vacation and holidays.
- **Benefits**:
  - Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage
  - Health Savings Account (HSA)
  - Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match and annual company contribution
  - Paid Parental Leave
  - Tuition Reimbursement
  - Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
  - Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
  - Onsite Fitness Center (at headquarters)
  - Learning & Development opportunities, clear goal-setting
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Flexible work arrangements are part of the total rewards package (exact policy not detailed in provided sources; likely hybrid for most roles).
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Pawtucket (HQ), Providence, Los Angeles, Miami, Renton (Wizards of the Coast), plus 40+ countries – opportunities for domestic and international mobility.
- **Early Career**: Robust student programs and internship opportunities to shape the next generation of talent.
- **Impact**: Work on beloved brands that create joy and community; CSR programs embedded in the business.

## Sources
1. [Hasbro About Page (Corporate)](https://jobs.hasbro.com/content/About-Hasbro/)
2. [Hasbro 10-K FY2025 (SEC Filing)](https://newsroom.hasbro.com/static-files/30601d9c-1e19-47af-a62e-0de43d437ba9)
3. [Hasbro 2025 Corporate Fact Sheet](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/500e0a65-283d-00ef-33b2-7f1f20488fe2/d66b7984-a04c-4f8c-aa86-d1c7854654aa/2025%20Corp%20Fact%20Sheet%2002.17.2025.pdf)
4. [Hasbro Careers Page](https://jobs.hasbro.com/)
5. [Hasbro Jobs & Internships (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hasbro)

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