Senior Network Engineer

About This Role

The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure wired and wireless network solutions in a world-class performing arts environment, ensuring seamless connectivity for all services and events while supporting administrative and infrastructure needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure wired and wireless network solutions across performance spaces, administrative areas, and public zones.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and load balancers.
• Operate L1-L5 networking in both copper and fiberoptic configurations.
• Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and cloud-based network environments.
• Perform lifecycle tasks including OS patching, firmware updates, system upgrades, and equipment refresh cycles.
• Provide on-site network support during live events, performances, and special programs.
• Implement and manage VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Continuously monitor network performance and reliability using analytics tools.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including network diagrams, configuration records, and maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with production teams, AV staff, digital media, and IT colleagues to ensure technical readiness for all events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering
• Strong expertise in enterprise networking technologies, routing/switching protocols, VLANs, wireless networking, and firewall administration.
• Experience supporting high-density Wi-Fi and mission critical systems during events.
• Proficiency with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure during live, time sensitive events.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, ideally within highly dynamic, multibuilding, or live event environments.

Skills

* Required skills