Director, Wireless Engineering & Architecture

The National Football League (NFL) is looking for a Director of Wireless Engineering & Architecture with a strong background in enterprise and stadium wireless environments to serve as a technical lead on an innovative team of solutions engineers and architects. The Director will be responsible for setting the strategic vision and technical direction for the NFLs wifi infrastructure ensuring robust scalable and high-performance connectivity that supports critical services across media workflows game applications and backend systems.

The Director of Wireless Engineering & Architecture will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and senior-most authority on wifi and wireless technologies within the organization. They will lead the architecture design and operations of NFL wireless networks while also working along a team of engineers and collaborating with internal stakeholders stadium authorities and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in high-performance wireless networks paired with proven leadership experience. A successful Director will be a self-starter with an ownership attitude excellent communication skills and the ability to drive innovation and execution across a high-performing team under tight deadlines.

This role can be based out of our New York NY Mount Laurel NJ or Inglewood CA offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision architecture and operational excellence of the NFL Corporate and Stadium wireless networks ensuring high-performance connectivity for Core NFL Game Technology media workflows and backend services.
• Establishes documents and enforces enterprise standards for wireless network systems leveraging automation analytics and emerging technologies to drive performance scalability and innovation.
• Provide dedicated strategic and operational support for on-site stadium wireless network and Wi-Fi technicians during NFL game days throughout the NFL season.
• Serve as the senior-most subject matter expert for wireless technologies representing the NFL IT Department in executive forums with Clubs Stadium Authorities and external partners
• Own the development and governance of wireless network documentation including architectural diagrams operational procedures and training materials.
• Drive the evaluation and adoption of next-generation wireless technologies aligning infrastructure investments with long-term business and technology strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders across operations security events and infrastructure to ensure wireless capabilities are integrated into enterprise initiatives and future planning.
• Lead the resolutions of all wireless service issues coordinating with IT teams product support vendors and business units to ensure timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Define and report on wireless network KPIs and performance metrics providing executive-level insights into service levels capacity planning and infrastructure health.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across internal infrastructure initiatives ensuring wireless considerations are integrated into the broader IT strategies.
• Provide executive oversight for wireless infrastructure projects ensuring alignment with IT roadmaps budget adherence and timely delivery of key initiatives
• Perform as a Wireless Architect / Principal SME on team of senior engineers fostering a culture of innovation accountability and technical excellence.
• Remain on the cutting edge by studying state-of-the-art wireless technologies participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal wireless networks; participating in professional organizations on wireless topics.
• Represent the NFL in industry forums and professional organizations staying at the forefront of wireless technology trends and best practices.

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Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes in good faith at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate has experience credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary

$165000 - $200000 USD

Benefits Information

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At the NFL in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively build stronger connections and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location and remote and / or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal state and local laws.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 165000 - 200000