Director, Engineering & Network Infrastructure - Wells Fargo Center

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Shape the Future of Technology at Comcast

Imagine this: you are part of an award-winning team at a global leader (Fortune 30!) in media and technology. We are not just connecting millions of customers; we are crafting the experiences that define how they connect.

Be a Game Changer

Join our on-site technology team and turn your big ideas into innovative products and platforms that people love. We empower you to innovate, and we invest in your success. Bring your authentic self – we celebrate your unique contributions.

This is where you will do the best work of your career.

Ready to make your mark? Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a proven history in engineering and network infrastructure management. If you have the skills and the drive to excel, we want to hear from you 

As Director of Engineering & Network Infrastructure, you will lead a team in designing, building, and maintaining cutting-edge applications and a state-of-the-art network that powers seamless connectivity for visitors, athletes, and staff at the Wells Fargo Center and the Flyers Training Center.  To us it is more than just a game or concert. We create moments and experiences that excite and entertain and strengthen our community. 

  • Champion Innovation: Proactively identify and address process gaps to keep the Wells Fargo Center at the forefront. 

  • Empower Your Team: Provide leadership and direction, fostering a collaborative environment where your team thrives. 

  • Deliver Exceptional Service: Develop and promote a customer-centric service culture, ensuring optimal network and systems performance. 

 

Job Description 

What You'll Do:  

  • Be the Tech Visionary: Partner with Comcast Spectacor leadership and Comcast Corporate IT to define the cutting-edge network and applications that power the future of entertainment. 

  • Guide with Expertise: Serve as the trusted advisor to senior management, providing strategic insights for critical technical and engineering decisions. 

  • Strategize and Deliver: Craft a comprehensive technical budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and successful project execution. 

  • Empower Your Team: Lead and motivate your high-performing engineering team to achieve ambitious goals and deliver exceptional results. 

  • Drive Performance: Monitor network and application health, ensuring peak performance that exceeds industry and company standards. 

  • Make an Impact: Consistently achieve or exceed quarterly objectives, demonstrating your leadership capabilities. 

  • Lead with Independence: Effectively navigate complex technical challenges with sound judgment and strategic decision-making. 

  • Dedication is Key: Demonstrate a strong commitment to the role with regular, reliable attendance. As needed, embrace a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and overtime. 

  • Embrace New Challenges: Be prepared to tackle additional responsibilities that will further your impact on the team and organization. 

 

 

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 background 

  • Must have good people 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 landscape: IP address management tools such as IP-Control or IP-Plan. Cisco Switch, Palo-Alto Firewall, and arena/stadium technologies are 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

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits

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.

We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality—to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.


Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Management Information Systems (Required)

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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

10 Years +

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.