Director, Stadium Network Architecture

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of Football Technology network services considering performance, redundancy, scalability, and security.
• Document standards and guidelines for best practice stadium network and wireless architecture as they align to industry standards and best practices.
• Develop and present comprehensive network design proposals to stakeholders, addressing business requirements and technical specifications.
• Aid in the research, design, and documentation for upgrades and adoption of new network technologies.
• Provide hands-on configuration and escalation support for all stadium network technologies.
• Responsible for the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of wired and wireless networks at stadiums and corporate offices.
• Provide dedicated support for on-site stadium network and Wi-Fi technicians during NFL game days throughout the NFL season.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining network diagrams, configurations, support, and training documentation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, security, Events, and others to align network strategies with business goals.
• Respond 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 Football Technology segment.
• Responsible for effectively engaging with IT project management and reporting project status.
• 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.

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.
• Demonstrated leadership with over 5 years in network architecture roles.
• 5+ years’ experience 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.).