Director, Stadium Network Infrastructure & Architecture

📋 Job Overview

The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a highly skilled Director, Stadium Network Infrastructure & Architecture to serve as the senior technical authority for the design, implementation, operation, and evolution of the Football Technology network infrastructure supporting NFL stadiums, clubs, corporate locations, and international events.

🏢 About The National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible 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, and local laws.

🎯 The Role

This role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Network Architect with deep expertise in networking, routing and switching, network design, troubleshooting, and large-scale infrastructure operations. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across complex network environments while remaining actively involved in architecture, implementation, escalation support, and operational excellence.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of Football Technology network services considering performance, redundancy, scalability, and security.
• Responsible for the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of wired and wireless networks at stadiums and corporate offices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, security, Events, and others to align network strategies with business goals.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior network engineers, sharing expertise and knowledge.
• Maintain and publish Football Stadium DAS and Wi-Fi Guidelines.

📌 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 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.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent
• Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine and DNA.

🎁 Benefits

Salary $185,000 - $215,000 USD

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.