Golden State
Manager, IT Networking
San Francisco, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$155k-$164kDetected 35 days ago
AWSGCPAzureCybersecurityNetwork SecurityProject ManagementCustomer SupportDNSFirewallVPNCiscoBGP/OSPFNetwork EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- About the Position Golden State is looking for a dynamic Manager to join our Information Technology team.
- This position reports to the Director, IT Security & Networking.
- Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the network administration team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, exceptional customer service, and professional growth
- Assist the team with day-to-day network engineering tasks, providing operational support for WAN, LAN, WiFi, and data center technologies
- Oversee and maintain network switches (Aruba), routers (Juniper), and next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto Networks)
- Manage the high-density wireless network infrastructure (Aruba APs, ClearPass, Mobility, Airwave) within our arenas, ensuring seamless performance for fans, media, and operations.
- Drive the strategy for IT network infrastructure, collaborating with the Director and other IT managers to evaluate, design, and implement new technologies with minimal disruption to business operations
- Partner with the IT Security team to identify, evaluate, and implement robust network security controls, ensuring continuous compliance with security policies and industry best practices
- Develop and enforce governance, policies, and procedures related to IT networking
- Collaborate with network vendors and service providers to manage relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery
- Develop and enforce governance, policies, and procedures related to IT networking; ensure detailed, up-to-date LAN, WAN, and WiFi documentation, including network diagrams and configuration records
- Collaborate with network vendors and service providers to manage relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery; oversee structured network cabling standards in data centers and IDFs
Requirements
- Required Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or technology field, or equivalent work experience
- Deep proficiency in Layer 2 technologies (Spanning Tree, 802.1Q, Dynamic/Private VLANs) and Layer 3 routing protocols
- High degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
Nice to have
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, securing, and supporting complex WiFi and LAN/WAN technologies (Aruba environments preferred)
- 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role directly managing network administrators or an infrastructure team
- Experience supporting high-density network environments in retail, large entertainment venues, or stadiums is a plus
- Advanced certifications such as Aruba (ACSP, ACMA, HPE-CA, HPE-S), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or Palo Alto (PCNSE/PAN-NGFE) are highly desirable
- CompTIA Network+ or equivalents are a plus
- Extensive experience with WiFi/WLAN architecture, high-density wireless environments, Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (ClearPass preferred), and next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto preferred)
Compensation
- $155,000 - $164,000 + Bonus
- Employer 401K match
- Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!
Benefits
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network technical issues; monitor network health and track, document, and approve network changes in line with IT change management protocols
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