Primary Objective:  The Network Engineer supports the Seattle Mariners by ensuring security, high reliability/availability, performance, and usability as well as planning future directions and growth of the company’s network and  systems. Performs as the technology knowledge leader within the Network/Systems Infrastructure team to confirm that standards and policies are implemented to industry best practices.

Essential Functions: 

• Understand the network infrastructure and requirements necessary to design a scalable network in alignment with company growth and strategies.
• Secure the company’s network to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of company assets and sensitive information.
• Telephony: Deploy and maintain the Mariners IP telephony operations.
• Designs, monitors, and maintains WAN/LAN infrastructure supporting business-critical systems, with an emphasis on security and high-availability.
• Participates in cross functional projects and assists team to ensure projects are completed on-time and in-scope.
• Produces and maintains detailed network diagrams, technical process documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
• Monitors network performance, reliability, and security and identifies potential problems. Makes recommendations for upgrades and updates as necessary.
• Provides tier 3 support for retail and corporate network issues.
• Stays current on PCI-DSS and Data Privacy requirements and participates in yearly audits. Ensures company systems are PCI and Data Privacy compliant. Maintains processes, procedures, and policies in accordance with PCI-DSS and other needed regulations.
• Analyze trends and threats in order to identify risks and minimize the impact to network security and availability.
• Stays current on latest technology and adheres to design, configuration and security best practices and policies.
• Researches new technologies, products, and tools and makes recommendations to fill business needs.
• Mentors and trains other technology staff.
• Participate in 24x7 on call rotation.

 Education and Experience Required:

• 5+ years performing Network Engineering or Senior level Network Administration in an enterprise network environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent experience.
• CCNA/CCNP Preferred.

Competencies and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Advanced understanding of network and systems architecture.
• Strong ability to assess and understand the company’s business needs involving network infrastructure and security.
• Advanced knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, layer 7 firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN, VPN concentrators, wireless, and NAC in an enterprise environment. Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki, Watchguard, Extreme Networks.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and common routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, or OSPF.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise authentication methods such as RADIUS, TACACS+, and 802.1x.
• Advanced knowledge of L2-L7 protocols in an enterprise environment.
• Advanced knowledge of vulnerability/threat detection and management solutions..
• Advanced knowledge of high availability and redundant networks including disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Advanced knowledge of network monitoring tools. (AUVIK)
• Advanced knowledge of security standards including PCI-DSS and configuration best practices.
• Ability to create and read technical documentation and network diagrams.
• Demonstrated analytical, deductive reasoning and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements may include:

• Constant sitting at a desk with repetitive hand movements to operate a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend below waist level to make adjustments to operating hardware on occasion.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50lbs with or without accommodation
• Able to read, write, speak and comprehend conversational English
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to provide shared support services

The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.

The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $95,000 to $105,000 annually. In addition, we offer eligible Team Members a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a competitive 401(k) company match. We also provide complimentary parking, paid public transportation, paid parental leave, 80 hours of paid time off annually, and 9 days of paid holidays per year. Our total rewards offerings are best-in-class!

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.