Network Engineering Director jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Job Summary
Responsible for the design, development, configuration, deployment, and maintenance for the Wells Fargo Center network systems, including data center and broadcast routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networks, voice, and cloud networking resources. This role will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems.. Implements and promotes a customer-driven service culture. Acts as a champion through continued focus on proactively identifying and addressing processes impacting engineering. Provides leadership and direction for team which may include multiple functional areas. Develops and implements strategy for functional area(s). May have responsibility for developing and managing budget.
Job Description

What You'll Do:

• In partnership with the Comcast Spectacor business leads and the Comcast Corporate IT leadership team develops the technical vision for the network and applications supporting Comcast Spectacor.
• Lead/Manager a team of two people.
• Functions as a chief technical resource to leadership team to assist in Technical and Engineering planning and decision making.
• Prepares Technical and Engineering budget and manages all expenditures and capital projects associated with the technical department to operate within budget guidelines.
• Facilitates Engineering team members to meet goals and projects.
• Monitors technical performance to comply with all industry and Company technical requirements.
• Meets all quarterly objectives associated with position.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• 7 years experience with in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, and wireless access points
• Ability to translate technology acumen to a nontechnical team.
• Strong business partner and stakeholder backgound
• Must have good interpersonal skills, working in teams and as an individual contributor
• Ability to describe problems clearly and concisely in both written and oral forms and communicate both orally and in writing in a clear, professional and pleasant manner.
• Self-motivated with desire for continuous learning
• Knowledge of the following technical landcape: IP address management tools such as IP-Control or IP-Plan. Cisco Switch, Palo-Alto Firewall, and arena/stadium technology is strongly preferred. Theatrical lightening, access control with CCTV, and windows servers.

Education/Experience We're Looking For:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Network Engineering, IT Operations, or equivalent job related experience/knowledge as determined by management preferred, but not required.

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms

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Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years