Network Engineer

Network Engineer

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Key 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, wireless, VPN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity.
• Hands-on execution: Comfortable configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and other enterprise networking gear.
• Cloud networking: Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking services (VPCs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, etc.).
• Security awareness: Familiarity with Zero Trust networking principles and network segmentation best practices.
• Problem solving: Able to diagnose complex network issues, identify root causes, and deliver practical fixes.
• Documentation: Capable of producing clear, accurate network diagrams, change plans, and operational procedures.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with shifting priorities.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications & Training

Required:

• 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.

Preferred certifications:

• 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.