The Los Angeles Rams is hiring: Network Engineer in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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
7+ years of experience with hands‑on network administration/engineering in complex environments.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
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
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.
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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
7+ years of experience with hands‑on network administration/engineering in complex environments.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
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
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.
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