Senior Network Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, and operation of the organization’s network infrastructure across stadium, training facility, and corporate environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance
• Architect and operate high-density network environments capable of supporting tens of thousands of concurrent users, with a focus on WiFi performance, fan experience, and operational reliability
• Lead network operations for mission-critical, real-time environments, including game days and live events, where uptime and performance directly impact football operations, venue operations, and fan engagement
• Design and maintain highly available network architectures, including multi-ISP connectivity, BGP routing, and redundancy/failover strategies
• Implement and mature network observability practices, including telemetry, flow analysis, and end-to-end performance monitoring, to proactively detect and resolve issues
• Develop and maintain network automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs) to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Integrate and support hybrid network environments, including connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), VPN, private connectivity
• Serve as the technical escalation lead for complex network incidents, driving rapid troubleshooting and resolution during high-impact events
• Manage and optimize relationships with ISPs, carriers, and network vendors to ensure resilient and high-performing connectivity
• Oversee network infrastructure lifecycle, including cabling/data plant, hardware standards, capacity planning, and upgrades

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, administration, or related roles in complex enterprise environments
• Proven experience designing, operating, and supporting large-scale, high-density network environments (e.g., stadiums, arenas, large campuses, or similar environments with 25k+ concurrent users)
• Strong hands-on expertise in enterprise networking, including switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, and VPN technologies
• Experience supporting mission-critical, real-time operations where system availability and performance are essential
• Experience designing and maintaining highly available network architectures, including redundancy, failover strategies, and multi-ISP connectivity (e.g., BGP)
• Hands-on experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs)
• Experience with network monitoring, observability, and performance optimization in complex environments
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including segmentation, NAC, and secure remote access
• Experience supporting hybrid network environments, including integration with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead diagnosis and resolution of complex network issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments, including live events and non-standard working hours