Job Description

The NFL is seeking a Director to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructure within stadiums and arenas. This hands-on role requires a strong background in wireless design, spectrum analysis, and network architecture, with a focus on ensuring high reliability and performance for football technology networks and fan event setups.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design and architecture
• Document network standards and guidelines
• Develop network design proposals
• Research and design network technology upgrades
• Maintain and publish stadium DAS guidelines
• Lead audits of cellular and DAS performance
• Collaborate with cellular vendors
• Manage network installation, operation, and maintenance
• Provide support for stadium network technicians
• Manage network diagrams and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Respond to technical escalations
• Provide network performance reports
• Mentor junior network engineers
• Stay current with network technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred
• 10+ years of network implementation and troubleshooting experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in network architecture
• 5+ years of wireless design and stadium DAS design experience
• Proficiency in Cisco products
• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols
• Strong understanding of networking concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Visio, Excel, and Word
• CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent

Benefits

• No benefits