Junior Network Engineer: Cisco & Stadium Connectivity

49ers; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco 49ers are seeking a Network Engineer 1 to support the integrity, security, and optimization of the corporate and stadium network infrastructure under the direction of the Network Architect.

The role focuses on day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network devices and the software that manages them. It requires strong communication and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently resolve routine network issues and escalate complex problems.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical staff.
• Ability to follow change management and maintenance window protocols.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks under time pressure, including during live stadium events.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all network devices to ensure systems run correctly.
• Assists with Next-Gen firewall monitoring and change requests under senior review.
• Responds quickly to outages and restores functionality to minimize downtime.
• Documents physical and logical network designs for senior review.
• Deploys upgrades and patches during monthly maintenance windows.
• Supports large scale stadium events by supplying hard line internet connections.
• Collaborates with IT teams to meet requests and ensure smooth events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Documentation

Team communication

Tools

Cisco networks

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Wi‑Fi

IPSec

Job description

The San Francisco 49ers are seeking a Network Engineer 1 to support the integrity, security, and optimization of the corporate and stadium network infrastructure under the direction of the Network Architect.

The role focuses on day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network devices and the software that manages them. It requires strong communication and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.