Network Engineer 1

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

At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful:to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it’s on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we’re united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact.

Success here takes more than passion; it’s about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what’s next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners, and community.

If you’re excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we’d love to have you join us.

The Network Engineer 1 supports the integrity, security, and optimization of the corporate and stadium network infrastructure under the direction of the Network Architect. This role focuses on day to day monitoring, maintenance, and trouble shooting of all wired and wireless network devices and the software included to manage these devices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitors all network devices to ensure all systems are running correctly and effectively.
• Assists with Next-Gen firewall monitoring and change requests under senior review
• Responds quickly to any outages and restores functionality to minimize downtime and impact on staff.
• Assists with audit remediation tasks as assigned
• Documents physical and logical network designs for review by senior engineering staff.
• Reviews logs and monitoring applications to check for irregularities or potential issues with network related devices.
• Works closely with existing support vendors on day to day support tickets
• Deploys upgrades and patches to network devices during a monthly maintenance window.
• Confirms all devices are working correctly and are optimized for maximum performance.
• Supports large scale stadium events by supplying hard line internet connections when requested.
• Works closely with IT teams to ensure all requests are met and events run to specifications and smoothly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to independently resolve routine network issues and escalate complex or ambiguous problems to senior engineering staff.
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical staff and stadium event partners.
• Ability to follow established procedures and documentation standards accurately, including change management and maintenance window protocols.
• Ability to pr eve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, while balancing and prioritizing multiple or competing tasks.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing logs, monitoring a ioritize and manage multiple routine tasks (monitoring, ticket response, patch deployment) under time pressure, particularly during live stadium events.
• Ability to achilerts , and documenting network configurations for senior review.
• Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner.

Education and Experience:

• At least 2 years' relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting or implementing a converged network in a Cisco environment, including wireless, firewalls, routers, and switches, using best practices.
• Working knowledge of L2 protocols including STP, DHCP, 802.1X, LACP, MLAG, VLANs.
• Working knowledge of Cisco networks including Wi-Fi spectrums, channels and troubleshooting, along with foundational experience with OSPF and IPSec.
• Familiarity with other network protocols and methods, including Traffic Engineering, NAT, TCP/IP, Multicast, and IPv6.
• Proficient in packet analysis with documented experience.
• Experience working in an enterprise datacenter environment.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues across a wide variety of devices.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.3

This position requires the ability to work extended hours and/or weekends.

Travel:

10% of travel time expected for the position.

Compensation:

$125,000 - $135,000 annually

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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