Network Engineer, Network Infrastructure

About the role

Major League Soccer is seeking a skilled and operationally focused Network Engineer to support the reliability, security, and performance of MLS’s enterprise and event-driven network environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational health, availability, and performance of MLS enterprise, cloud, office, venue, and event-driven network infrastructure.
• Aid in the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of secure connectivity across headquarters, cloud environments, stadiums, venues, broadcast partners, and match-day operations.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security alerts using network monitoring, SIEM, and related operational tools.
• Assist with match-day and high-profile event readiness by assisting with network validation, connectivity checks, escalation procedures, and operational support activities.
• Help maintain secure network access for IoT devices, broadcast systems, officiating technology, third-party vendors, and other connected systems.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, VPN, wireless, DNS, proxy, and network access control issues across enterprise and venue environments.
• Support the operational stability of venue networks and secure connectivity for broadcast systems, officiating technology, business operations, and approved third-party services.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including network diagrams, configuration standards, troubleshooting guides, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Assist with network automation efforts, including documentation, testing, version control, and support for tools such as Python, Git, and NetBox.
• Follow established change management processes for network and security modifications, including documenting changes, validating implementation steps, and supporting rollback planning.
• Work with vendors, service providers, clubs, venues, and internal technology teams to support network infrastructure, connectivity, and security requirements.
• Help validate vendor-provided solutions align with MLS technical, architectural, and security standards.
• Participate in after-hours support, maintenance windows, match-day coverage, and occasional travel as needed.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of network fundamentals, including routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, NAT, and network segmentation.
• Experience supporting next-generation firewalls, VPN platforms, network access control, IDS/IPS, proxies, ZTNA, and related security infrastructure.
• Familiarity with technologies and platforms such as Palo Alto, Arista, Cisco, Meraki, NetBox, Python, and Git.
• Working knowledge of Wi-Fi concepts and standards, including 802.11, RF fundamentals, wireless troubleshooting, and access point deployment considerations.
• Experience reviewing network logs, security alerts, and telemetry from monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, firewalls, NAC, and endpoint security systems.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts across AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and document findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with internal teams, vendors, clubs, venues, and service providers.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to operational discipline.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, maintenance windows, and match-day support periods.
• Ability to occasionally travel to MLS offices, venues, events, or partner locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure, network operations, or network security environments.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Total Rewards: Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $115,000 - $140,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Pay

$115,000 - $140,000 based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

Schedule

Four (4) day in-office schedule with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.