Lead Network Engineer

DraftKings; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative technology company as a Lead Network Engineer, where you'll design and support cutting-edge WAN infrastructures. This role offers the chance to tackle challenging projects that span across multiple regions and cloud environments. You'll collaborate with a global team, ensuring network performance and security while managing a variety of technologies. If you're passionate about network engineering and eager to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and make a significant impact in the world of responsible gaming.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in WAN technologies and core network competencies.
• Expertise in automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain WAN architectures including SD-WAN and VPNs.
• Manage network hardware and ensure high availability.

Skills

WAN Technologies

SD-WAN

VPN

Cisco CCNP/CCIE

Juniper JNCIP

Fortinet NSE4

AWS Advanced Networking

Automation (Terraform, Ansible, Python)

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Zero Trust Network Access

Tools

Firewalls (Fortinet preferred)

Routers (Cisco, Juniper)

Cloud Networking (AWS, GCP)

Monitoring Tools (LogicMonitor, DataDog)

Job description

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

We’re searching for a Lead Network Engineer to design, build, install and support our network infrastructure with a strong focus on WAN technologies. This includes a wide range of offices, retail spaces, and dynamic cloud environments across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. We are growing as a Corporate Operations organization that believes in scaling, transforming, automating, innovating, having fun, and making a difference.

What You’ll do as a Lead Network Engineer:

1. Design, deploy and maintain WAN architectures including SD-WAN, VPNs and cloud-based networking solutions
2. Manage and maintain switches, routers and firewalls to support WAN operations
3. Lead projects from inception to completion including defining and ensuring the success of all project details, timelines, and dependencies
4. Work with ISPs and vendors to ensure high availability and minimal downtime
5. Monitor WAN performance and optimize bandwidth utilization
6. Execute on-prem design and implementation for hardware, cable planning, rack design, environmental support coordination, and power requirements
7. Design and implement network configurations and route flow across multiple cloud infrastructures
8. Coordinate with network hardware and professional services vendors to ensure successful acquisition, configuration, and delivery targets
9. Manage and support our remote access and ZTNA solution to ensure successful network access for end-users to internal systems
10. Proactively identify, resolve and/or advocate for areas of weakness in our technology stack
11. Secure networks and related systems through proper configuration and policies in coordination with the Information Security team
12. Provide technical expertise and support for non-Sr. Network Operations
13. Grow technical and professional skills by participating in educational opportunities, enrolling in training, obtaining certifications, and applying the skills to our company

What You'll Bring:

1. 8+ years of experience executing the role described above
2. Expertise in WAN (SD-WAN, MPLS, QoS, VPN), technologies and core network competencies
3. Experience with Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP, Fortinet NSE4
4. AWS Advanced Networking
5. Automation such as Terraform, Ansible and/or Python
6. Experience with Firewalls (Fortinet preferred), Routers (Cisco, Juniper), Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), Cloud Networking (AWS, GCP), Zero Trust Network Access (Zscaler, NetSkope), Monitoring (LogicMonitor, DataDog)
7. Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment including managing multiple projects simultaneously while assisting with various support interrupts or alerts
8. Ability to troubleshoot complex network environments to provide quick issue resolution and communication
9. Strong organizational and communication skills to track and manage assigned projects at a detailed level
10. Excellent collaboration skills to ensure cross-team or department details or tasks are coordinated successfully
11. Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.