Network and Wireless Engineer Level III - The National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is looking for a Senior Network Engineer with strong background in enterprise environments to join an innovative team of solutions engineers and architects. The Network Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a team of engineers where they will design, configure and maintain NFL wireless networks, supporting our critical services within media workflows, game applications, and backend services.  The SME must have a strong technical background, with experience in the development of high-performance networks, wired and wireless. A successful SME will be a self-starter with an ownership attitude and excellent communication skills that is able to work within a team that delivers cutting edge solutions on tight deadlines.

This role is onsite, and can be based in any of our 3 offices:  New York NY, Mount Laurel NJ, Inglewood, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead in the design, configuration, and maintenance of the NFL Corporate and Stadium wired and wireless networks as they support Core NFL Game Technology and backend services.

• Establishes, documents, and maintains standards for wireless and network systems, while also monitoring their performance and status using the latest network automation tools.

• Provide dedicated support for on-site stadium network and Wi-Fi technicians during NFL game days throughout the NFL season.

• Function as a subject matter expert for network and wireless technology, representing the NFL IT Department internally to the NFL and Clubs and externally to Stadium Authorities and vendors.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining network diagrams, configurations, support, and training documentation.
• Assist in the research, design and documentation for upgrades and adoption of new network technologies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, security, Events, and others to align network strategies with business goals.
  • Responds to technical escalations for wired and wireless service issues, working with product support teams, IT staff and business groups to ensure resolution.
  • Provide reports for network KPIs to show service levels, capacity analysis, performance, troubleshooting, and areas for improvement in network infrastructure.
  • Provide technical support to various activities and internal infrastructure within the company.
  • Responsible for effectively engaging with IT project management and reporting project status.
  • Establish and adhere to set project plans and release dates.
• 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 5 years in network implementation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance in wireless networks.
• Proficient in network administration, particularly Cisco and Extreme 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, or equivalent
• Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine and DNA.
• DAS and Cellular Spectrum Analysis experience beneficial.

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.
• Experience with IOT, sensors, wireless automated devices preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and balance multiple projects.
• Positive and proactive approach to collaboration and seeking out tasks from senior engineers.

Physical Demands

• This role will require long periods of standing or walking and surveying stadiums and arenas. It will also require the racking of Network and Data Center Hardware.

Travel

• This role will require working weekends, holidays, shifts outside of normal business hours, and overtime. It will also require travel between offices domestically in NY, NJ, and CA, and stadiums throughout North America and Internationally for installations, maintenance, and support.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• FSLA Exempt
• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
• This role will require working weekends, holidays, shifts outside of normal business hours, and overtime. It will also require travel between offices domestically in NY, NJ, and CA, and stadiums throughout North America and Internationally for installations, maintenance, and support.

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset