Herschend Family Entertainment is hiring: Network Engineer in Peachtree Corners
Herschend Family Entertainment, Peachtree Corners, GA, United States
About Us
Herschend is the world’s largest family‑held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
While each of our family brands offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our 22,000 passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
Job Details
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.
Position Summary
The Network Engineer will be responsible for the network design, implementation, and maintenance tasks for Herschend and associated properties. The Network Engineer will report directly to the Director of Infrastructure and work under the supervision of the Network Engineering Team Lead.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This role will be hands‑on, requiring a high level of technical network expertise.
Successful resolution of complex network support issues
Interfacing with internal customers and external vendors to provide specific network‑related technical support
A key contributor in the delivery of complex projects related to the networking business requirements of Herschend and associated properties
Design, build, and maintain complex architecture of network systems and devices across multiple properties
The scope includes, but is not limited to:
Azure
Routers
Switches
Load balancers
Wireless controllers and access points
Meraki wireless and switches
IP Voice technologies
Carrier and service provider service delivery technologies
Some over‑night travel is expected to support new implementations, onsite maintenance, and migration efforts. Expected travel is less than 20%.
Experience & Education
Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
8+ years working experience with Cisco IOS devices including configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
2+ years working in cloud environments such as Azure.
Working experience in monitoring and troubleshooting Enterprise business and large‑scale LAN/WAN environments including routers, switches, and load balancers.
Detailed knowledge and experience in various network technologies, services, and protocols that are typical of a large enterprise network including VPC, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, and QoS.
Experience with Wireless Control Systems and Access Point technologies.
Strong understanding of change control methodologies and experience implementing and modifying change processes and procedures as necessary.
Skills & Qualifications
Must be able to design, configure, and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols including BGP/OSPF/EIGRP.
Hands on experience with Azure networking.
Hands on experience with Nexus VPC and layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, LACP, 802.1q Trunking, and STP.
Must be able to configure and troubleshoot ACL’s/Route maps/prefix lists/VRF.
Must be able to discover, assess, design, and implement as it relates to network initiatives.
Must be able to document network designs and as‑built thoroughly using Microsoft Visio.
Experience installing/cabling network equipment in a data center.
Minimum CCNP level hands on experience.
Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Self‑starter with strong initiative and motivation.
Willingness and eagerness to coach and mentor junior‑level team members.
Open‑minded, with the desire and ability to listen to and consider input from others.
Reliable transportation for commuting and work‑related travel.
Flexibility to work outside standard “8‑5” hours to support maintenance windows and outages.
Strong ownership mentality, with the ability and drive to manage projects from start to finish.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
CCNP Certification Preferred
Azure Certification Preferred
Proficiency in:
Meraki Switches/AP’s, Cisco Nexus 9k switches
Linux
Virtualization (VMWare)
NGINX load balancers
Nagios Monitoring
Azure Cloud
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Herschend is the world’s largest family‑held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
While each of our family brands offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our 22,000 passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
Job Details
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.
Position Summary
The Network Engineer will be responsible for the network design, implementation, and maintenance tasks for Herschend and associated properties. The Network Engineer will report directly to the Director of Infrastructure and work under the supervision of the Network Engineering Team Lead.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This role will be hands‑on, requiring a high level of technical network expertise.
Successful resolution of complex network support issues
Interfacing with internal customers and external vendors to provide specific network‑related technical support
A key contributor in the delivery of complex projects related to the networking business requirements of Herschend and associated properties
Design, build, and maintain complex architecture of network systems and devices across multiple properties
The scope includes, but is not limited to:
Azure
Routers
Switches
Load balancers
Wireless controllers and access points
Meraki wireless and switches
IP Voice technologies
Carrier and service provider service delivery technologies
Some over‑night travel is expected to support new implementations, onsite maintenance, and migration efforts. Expected travel is less than 20%.
Experience & Education
Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
8+ years working experience with Cisco IOS devices including configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
2+ years working in cloud environments such as Azure.
Working experience in monitoring and troubleshooting Enterprise business and large‑scale LAN/WAN environments including routers, switches, and load balancers.
Detailed knowledge and experience in various network technologies, services, and protocols that are typical of a large enterprise network including VPC, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, and QoS.
Experience with Wireless Control Systems and Access Point technologies.
Strong understanding of change control methodologies and experience implementing and modifying change processes and procedures as necessary.
Skills & Qualifications
Must be able to design, configure, and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols including BGP/OSPF/EIGRP.
Hands on experience with Azure networking.
Hands on experience with Nexus VPC and layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, LACP, 802.1q Trunking, and STP.
Must be able to configure and troubleshoot ACL’s/Route maps/prefix lists/VRF.
Must be able to discover, assess, design, and implement as it relates to network initiatives.
Must be able to document network designs and as‑built thoroughly using Microsoft Visio.
Experience installing/cabling network equipment in a data center.
Minimum CCNP level hands on experience.
Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Self‑starter with strong initiative and motivation.
Willingness and eagerness to coach and mentor junior‑level team members.
Open‑minded, with the desire and ability to listen to and consider input from others.
Reliable transportation for commuting and work‑related travel.
Flexibility to work outside standard “8‑5” hours to support maintenance windows and outages.
Strong ownership mentality, with the ability and drive to manage projects from start to finish.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
CCNP Certification Preferred
Azure Certification Preferred
Proficiency in:
Meraki Switches/AP’s, Cisco Nexus 9k switches
Linux
Virtualization (VMWare)
NGINX load balancers
Nagios Monitoring
Azure Cloud
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