Network Engineer

TKO•New York, NY

45d

About The Position

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, optimization, and support of TKO’s global corporate, datacenter, and cloud network infrastructure. Based in New York City, this role will manage and maintain enterprise networking across offices, datacenters, and cloud platforms worldwide. This includes configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN, firewalls, VPN, and cloud-connected networks. The Network Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity for all TKO business operations. TKO unites some of the most iconic brands in sports and entertainment - UFC, WWE, PBR, OLE, and IMG - to form a next-generation global sports, events, and media powerhouse. As TKO builds a modern infrastructure from the ground up, this is a unique opportunity to work in a greenfield environment while supporting global corporate operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technologies from Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Arista, and contribute to projects that keep our global offices, datacenters, and cloud environments operating at peak performance. The work is dynamic, the expectations are high, and your impact will be felt across the organization. If you want to be at the center of building, running, and supporting a secure, scalable global network that powers TKO’s worldwide operations, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, wireless, VPN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity.
Comfortable configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and other enterprise networking gear.
Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking services (VPCs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, etc.).
Familiarity with Zero Trust networking principles and network segmentation best practices.
Able to diagnose complex network issues, identify root causes, and deliver practical fixes.
Capable of producing clear, accurate network diagrams, change plans, and operational procedures.
Works effectively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with shifting priorities.
Strong written and verbal skills to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
5yr+ experience in enterprise networking, including enterprise and datacenter environments.
Hands-on, expert-level proficiency with: Cisco networking (switches, routers, wireless) Palo Alto Networks firewalls and VPNs SD-WAN platforms Network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Live Action, Gigamon, etc.) Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, ACLs, and NAT.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking (VPCs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
Knowledge of automation tools for network configuration (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
Familiarity with ITIL change management practices.
Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate.

Responsibilities

Support the design, deployment, and day-to-day management of TKO’s global corporate, datacenter, and cloud network infrastructure.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN, VPN, and firewall solutions.
Assist in the implementation of secure, scalable network architectures to meet operational, security, and compliance requirements.
Perform network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
Support connectivity between datacenters, cloud environments, and global offices, including SD-WAN and hybrid cloud network integrations.
Manage firewall and security policy configurations across Palo Alto Networks and other perimeter security platforms.
Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure secure and compliant network designs.
Document network configurations, diagrams, and operational runbooks for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
Participate in network-related change control processes and provide input into impact assessments and rollback plans.
Respond to escalated incidents and participate in root cause analysis to drive long-term fixes.
Provide hands-on support for office buildouts, datacenter upgrades, and cloud migrations.
Occasionally travel to global sites to support network projects and critical change events.