Network Engineer at Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are looking for a qualified Network Engineer to help maintain our corporate network. This role requires previous experience with Sophos firewalls, Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Meraki equipment, data center environments, LAN/WAN and cloud networking. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining a world-class IT environment, contributing directly to the organization’s technical strategy and long-term vision. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain and update enterprise network infrastructure, including Cisco Meraki, Catalyst, and Nexus environments • Provide comprehensive firewall management, maintenance, and support (e.g., Sophos, Fortinet, Palo Alto, SonicWALL) • Build out infrastructure monitoring using SNMP, Redfish, APIs, and other tools • Generate and deliver detailed reports on network events to stakeholders • Lead or support network events and incident management • Manage and maintain wireless networks, including certificate-based RADIUS authentication • Collaborate with the Security team to implement network hardening and adhere to security best practices • Conduct quality control procedures to ensure systems remain operational and cost-effective • Prepare and submit technology upgrade and lifecycle reports to the IT Director • Maintain high availability of services through strategic redundancy and failover design • Partner with IT colleagues and business stakeholders to integrate IT services with company tools and applications • Manage multi-site WAN environments and support cloud network integration Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) • 7+ years of experience with hands-on network administration/engineering in complex environments • Strong knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, VPN, VLAN, Multicast, QoS, iSCSI, SMB, FCoE, NVMe-oF, FC • Strong understanding of network connectivity: Copper, Fiber, Ethernet, Fiber Channel, Wireless • Experience with virtualized networking technologies, including VXLAN • Skilled in network troubleshooting using Wireshark, PCAP, and flow analysis tools like Cisco NetFlow • Experience with policy- and protocol-based firewall management • Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts, cloud/local WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection • Knowledge of SSL certificate management and public DNS administration • Proficient in documentation and task management within Jira or similar ITSM platforms • CCNA certification or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with SMPTE 2110 / SGI standards (a plus) • Actively pursuing or on track to earn CCNP certification Core Attributes • Self-driven and proactive, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude • Excellent communicator, able to convey complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences • Highly organized and adaptable, capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment • Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work cross-functionally and contribute to a positive team dynamic Please note: This is an onsite role based out of Woodland Hills, CA. Remote work may be considered after a successful evaluation period. Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 The Los Angeles Rams are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a sense of belonging for all employees by fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, empowering everyone to be their true selves. #twmanager