National Football League (NFL)
Director, Stadium Network Architecture
National Football League (NFL), New York, New York, us, 10261
The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a Director, Stadium Network Architect. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Wireless Design & Spectrum Analysis in the Stadium and Arena space to join an innovative team of solutions engineers and architects.
This hands-on role will require the candidate to be responsible for developing network architecture diagrams, defining technical requirements, and serving as the technical lead for football technology network infrastructure.
The candidate will act as a leader and hands-on technical engineer for the Infrastructure Engineering Team across a wide range of areas including the production Football Technology Network, Stadium and Arena Wireless and DAS Design, NFL temporary Fan Event Setups, and more.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of Football Technology network services considering performance, redundancy, scalability, and security. Maintain and publish NFL Stadium DAS Guidelines Responsible for the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of wired and wireless networks at stadiums and corporate offices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, security, Events, and others to align network strategies with business goals. Mentor and provide guidance to junior network engineers, sharing expertise and knowledge. Remain on the cutting edge by studying state-of-the-art network technologies, participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred, with 10+ years of experience or equivalent military service. Extensive hands-on experience exceeding 10 years in network implementation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance, particularly in wireless networks. Demonstrated leadership with over 5 years in network architecture roles. Specialized experience of over 5 years in wireless design, implementation, and support for large networks, including spectrum analysis and stadium DAS design. Proficient in network administration, particularly Cisco products, with expertise in controllers, access points, routers, and switches. Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, STP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, VPC/VSS, etc.) Advanced understanding of networking concepts and principles, including but not limited to routing static/dynamic (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, & BGP) and multi-layer switching (standard and private VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree, etc.) Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
Strong grasp of network best practices, security principles, design architecture, and analysis with use of tools such as Wireshark, etc. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex network issues. Experience in troubleshooting networking device drivers and client system issues. Experience in troubleshooting video and voice performance over wired and wireless networks. Capability to research and evaluate new network technologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in creating and updating detailed infrastructure topologies using MS Visio, Excel, and Word. CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine and DNA. The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000 USD. The NFL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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Lead the design and architecture of Football Technology network services considering performance, redundancy, scalability, and security. Maintain and publish NFL Stadium DAS Guidelines Responsible for the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of wired and wireless networks at stadiums and corporate offices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, security, Events, and others to align network strategies with business goals. Mentor and provide guidance to junior network engineers, sharing expertise and knowledge. Remain on the cutting edge by studying state-of-the-art network technologies, participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred, with 10+ years of experience or equivalent military service. Extensive hands-on experience exceeding 10 years in network implementation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance, particularly in wireless networks. Demonstrated leadership with over 5 years in network architecture roles. Specialized experience of over 5 years in wireless design, implementation, and support for large networks, including spectrum analysis and stadium DAS design. Proficient in network administration, particularly Cisco products, with expertise in controllers, access points, routers, and switches. Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, STP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, VPC/VSS, etc.) Advanced understanding of networking concepts and principles, including but not limited to routing static/dynamic (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, & BGP) and multi-layer switching (standard and private VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree, etc.) Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
Strong grasp of network best practices, security principles, design architecture, and analysis with use of tools such as Wireshark, etc. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex network issues. Experience in troubleshooting networking device drivers and client system issues. Experience in troubleshooting video and voice performance over wired and wireless networks. Capability to research and evaluate new network technologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in creating and updating detailed infrastructure topologies using MS Visio, Excel, and Word. CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine and DNA. The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000 USD. The NFL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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