Network Engineer
About The Position
The Dallas Cowboys are seeking a Network Engineer / Architect to design, implement, secure, and support enterprise network infrastructure across AT&T Stadium, The Star in Frisco, and other Dallas Cowboys facilities. The position leads network architecture, segmentation, security initiatives, data center networking, wireless technologies, routing, switching, and firewall administration. It also acts as a technical escalation point, mentors network engineers, manages vendor relationships, and supports critical network operations for live events and business operations. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire role based in Arlington, Texas, requiring work onsite five days per week and regular travel between Arlington and Frisco. Availability for nights, weekends, and live-event support is required. The role offers ownership of enterprise network architecture supporting large-scale live events and broadcasts, with long-term growth potential. The stated pay range is $65.00–$85.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and benefits depend on classification, length of employment, elections, and plan or program terms.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of enterprise network design, implementation, and operations experience.
- Deep experience with Cisco ISE.
- Strong experience with Cisco ACI.
- Experience with Cisco Nexus.
- Experience with enterprise network security and segmentation.
- Experience with multicast networking.
- CCNP certification.
- Demonstrated professionalism, mentorship, leadership, and clear communication skills.
- Willingness to work onsite five days per week.
- Ability to commute regularly between Arlington and Frisco.
- Availability to support nights, weekends, and live events.
Nice To Haves
- CCIE certification.
- Cisco Catalyst switching experience, including Catalyst Center and SD-Access.
- Experience managing Cisco Secure Firewall, including FMC and FTD.
- Advanced routing experience with BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS.
- Cisco wireless experience, including Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7.
- Experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Access, Cisco XDR, or Secure Network Analytics.
- Experience with SolarWinds, Splunk, or ThousandEyes.
- Experience with Python or Ansible.
- AV-over-IP experience.
- Stadium or event venue network support experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, secure, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
- Lead network architecture, segmentation, access-control, and security initiatives.
- Support data center networking, wireless technologies, routing, switching, and firewall administration.
- Maintain reliable enterprise and event-day network operations.
- Ensure uninterrupted connectivity during live events and broadcasts.
- Serve as a technical escalation point for network-related issues.
- Lead network modernization and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Mentor network engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Manage vendor relationships.
- Support business operations across AT&T Stadium, The Star, and other Dallas Cowboys facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
