Network Engineer

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Position: Network Engineer

Reports to: Director, IT Engineering and Architecture

Position Overview:

The Network Engineer position will be a member of the team responsible for the management, maintenance, and implementation of the Braves’ network platform at Truist Park (GA), The Battery (GA), and the North Port (FL) facility. This position will work to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency while also implementing best practices for network operations and security.

Department Overview:

Technology Services is a crucial enabler of The Atlanta Braves’ success by delivering reliable, high-performance Technology systems and infrastructure that is easy to use. Technology Services works closely with business partners to improve and transform technology-enabled capabilities and the value of the Technology investment portfolio through innovation, execution, and an outstanding user experience. Innovation, efficiency, and excellence are critical success factors.

Major responsibilities:

• Help develop a culture of operational excellence through best-in-class service and support to internal and external customers.
• Drive innovation through introduction of new technologies and process efficiencies.
• Participate in strategic decision-making processes to optimize the effectiveness of technology in use throughout the organization.
• Daily management and maintenance tasks for complex, multi-site networking environment consisting of Cisco routers, Cisco switches, and Cisco wireless.
• Daily management and maintenance tasks for IPTV systems.
• Maintain highly secure infrastructure, protecting sensitive corporate data from internal and external threats through enforcement of established IT security policies; monitor and manage enterprise firewall environments to comply with those policies.
• Quickly diagnose and solve complex networking issues, often under intense time constraints. Provide network and host-based security, incident response, firewall and VPN management and administration.
• Implement the necessary controls and procedures to protect information assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
• Remain current on relevant emerging technologies via professional groups, trade organizations, internal and external training, independent research, and any other avenues available.
• Conduct periodic audits, testing, and remediation in accordance with Braves IT, SOX, and PCI policies.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Information Systems or similar or 5+ years of demonstrated, hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge in application transport and network infrastructure protocols (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, NTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, LDAP, and Kerberos).
• Fundamental understanding of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).
• Fundamental understanding of Voice over IP technologies.
• Positive, motivated self-starter who is an action-oriented problem solver.
• Customer first, service-oriented mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Preferred qualifications:

• Active industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) with focus on Route and Switch, Wireless, and/or Security.
• Experience managing and administering enterprise network firewall, IDS, and IPS systems.
• Experience with stadium/entertainment venue technology (IPTV, High Density Wireless Networks, POS Systems).
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and experience with infrastructure automation technologies (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet).

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Logical thinker that will work to find and fix the root cause of complex technical issues.
• Communication: Works to inform teammates and partners of work being actively engaged in and completed in both written and spoken forms. Possesses the discipline to document actions taken and new configurations.
• Outcome Driven: Focuses on desired results and business outcomes. Sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Innovative: Improves company performance by applying original thought to existing and emerging technological methods, processes, and services.
• Continuous Learning: Acquires strategies and best practices for gaining new knowledge, behaviors, and skills. Takes ownership for personal growth. Engages in active feedback and learning from others, both within and outside the organization.

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected]