Senior Network Engineer - NHL

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFounded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.  

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey.

At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. 
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer to join a small, agile operations and engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in routing and switching, along with strong proficiency in Palo Alto network security technologies. This role requires hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWould be responsible for all aspects of network technologies including but not limited to the following: * Manage and support day-to-day operations of the enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.

• Design, implement, and maintain routing and switching solutions using industry best practices (e.g., BGP, VLANs, STP).
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls and security policies to ensure network integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive monitoring to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Respond to and resolve network incidents, outages, and service requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and test new networking hardware, software, and tools to support evolving business needs.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support for critical issues or maintenance windows.
• Occasional travel for onsite support

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience***Minimum Experience 6+ years of hands-on experience in network support and engineering.

• Demonstrated expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, STP).
• Proven experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control mechanisms.

Technical Skills* Routing & Switching: + In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Arista and Cisco networking hardware + Strong understanding of advanced BGP routing designs and implementations

• Network Security:
  • Proficient in configuring and managing Palo Alto NG Firewalls and Panorama
  • Familiarity with Prisma Access, IPsec VPNs, and 802.1X (dot1x) authentication
  • Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSE) are highly preferred
• Monitoring & Documentation:
  • Experience with network monitoring protocols and methodologies
  • Strong documentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Visio for network diagrams and architecture planning
• Automation & Scripting:
  • Exposure to network automation tools and frameworks such as:
    • Python
    • Ansible
    • Arista CloudVision Portal (CVP)

Education/Certifications* The ideal candidate will have a four-year college diploma or university degree in data communications or computer science, and/or equivalent work experience

Soft Skills* The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with good technical aptitude

• Must possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audience
• Must possess the ability to work well under pressure

CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:* Accountability

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

**The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:**Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance.  PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period.  The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.   We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health.  In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.  Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K(pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities.  Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.  Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards.  When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan whichhelps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture.  Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.SALARY RANGE: 145-175K Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role.  We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.