Network Administrator

OC Sports & Entertainment; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Sports & Entertainment is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to design, implement, and manage our enterprise networks in California. The role involves configuring, monitoring, and upgrading network systems while maintaining security and performance across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in network administration, a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field, and certifications such as CCNA/CCSP/CCIE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work in network administration.
• Certifications CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, Network+, Security+ are preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Establish network specifications by conferring with users and analyzing requirements.
• Evaluate network performance including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency.
• Plan and test installation and configuration of network equipment.
• Define network policies and procedures; maintain software/hardware.
• Ensure hardware/firmware are up to date and secure; monitor for vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high network performance and test changes.

Skills

CCNA

CCSP

CCIE

Network+

Security+

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco hardware

Extreme Networks hardware

Azure Virtual Networking

XIQ management suite

FortiGate firewalls

VPN/IPsec

WLAN controllers / WAPs

Active Directory / Windows Server

DNS/DHCP

Job description

A great experience starts with you!

Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!

Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision: We are the gathering place of Orange County

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title:

Network Administrator

Pay Details:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $124,000 to $155,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Network Administrator supports, configures, maintains, monitors, and upgrades the corporation’s various networks. This role works in a team environment to address system issues.

Responsibilities

• Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements
• Evaluate network performance issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency
• Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment
• Define network policies and procedures
• Maintain existing software and hardware and upgrade/replace any that have become obsolete
• Ensure that all network hardware/firmware is kept up to date
• Work closely with the Network Administrator to ensure that the highest network performance is being attained and making sure that any network changes that may affect critical systems are analyzed and tested
• Ensure network security is at its highest level possible and monitor the network for any potential security vulnerabilities and attacks
• Advocate for new technologies and products, attending networking conferences and training
• Some travel to other sites required
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent field experience
• Minimum of six years working in network administration
• Applicable Certifications: CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, Network+, Security+
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and adapt to meet changing needs
• Excellent follow-through skills, able to complete projects promptly
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Able to establish a good rapport with management, staff, and vendors
• Troubleshooting ability; able to logically work through various steps to resolve issues
• Extensive knowledge of the following products/solutions: (1) Cisco and/or Extreme Networks hardware: datacenter/edge switches, routers, WLAN controllers, WAPs, (2) Azure Virtual Networking fundamentals and concepts, (3) Extreme Software: XIQ management suite, (4), Firewall concepts and management (FortiGate), (5), WAN configuration and management, (5), Remote access technologies (VPN/IPSEC), (6) Multicast networking/IGMP
• Working knowledge of Microsoft solutions is required
• Specific knowledge of the following products would be beneficial: (1) Active Directory 2016 and above, 92) Windows Server 2016 – 2022, (3) DHCP/DNS/WINS, and (4) DFS
• Secondary knowledge in the following areas would be helpful: (1) SAN networking –Fibre Channel, iSCSI, (2) HP server and storage hardware – HP Proliant DL series, 3PAR SAN, Nimble SAN, MSA, (3) Virtualization technologies: VMware, ProxMox, (4) Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 products and cloud services

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required – 6+

This position is on-site.

RL 2026

Company:

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!