Manager, IT Networking
$155,000–$164,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop the network administration team while overseeing infrastructure projects and acting as a senior hands-on resource for network engineering and escalations. Manage high-density wireless network infrastructure within arenas, ensuring seamless performance for fans, media, and operations. Oversee switches, routers, and next-gen firewalls, driving strategy for new technologies with minimal disruption. Partner with security teams to implement robust controls and serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues. Develop governance policies, enforce cabling standards, and document network changes in line with IT protocols. Provide on-site leadership during critical events and support vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery. Full-time onsite role in San Francisco with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or technology field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, securing, and supporting complex WiFi and LAN/WAN technologies
- 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role directly managing network administrators or an infrastructure team
- Advanced certifications such as Aruba (ACSP, ACMA, HPE-CA, HPE-S), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or Palo Alto (PCNSE/PAN-NGFE)
- Deep proficiency in Layer 2 technologies (Spanning Tree, 802.1Q, Dynamic/Private VLANs) and Layer 3 routing protocols
- Extensive experience with WiFi/WLAN architecture, high-density wireless environments, Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, and next-gen firewalls
- Experience integrating network infrastructure with cloud technologies (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS) and deploying robust VPN solutions (IPSec tunnels)
- Hands-on experience managing DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions within high-performance, high-availability network architectures
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead network deployments from conception to completion
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time-management skills and communications skills (verbal and written)
- High degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability; ability to manage competing priorities under minimal supervision
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as dictated by game and event schedules
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting high-density network environments in retail, large entertainment venues, or stadiums
- Aruba environments
- ClearPass
- Palo Alto
- CompTIA Network+ or equivalents
- Google Cloud
- Azure
- AWS
- Infoblox
- EfficientIP
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