Network Engineer

Network Engineer –
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

TKO is a premium sports and entertainment company that owns iconic properties such as UFC, WWE, and P , and reaches over 1 billion households across 210 countries. The company is building a modern infrastructure to support its global operations.

Department: TKO IT Infrastructure |

Location:

New York, NY |

Employment Type:

Permanent |

Working Hours:

Dynamic

• Support the design, deployment, and day‑to‑day management of TKO’s global corporate, datacenter, and cloud network infrastructure.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN, VPN, and firewall solutions.
• Assist in the implementation of secure, scalable network architectures to meet operational, security, and compliance requirements.
• Perform network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Support connectivity between datacenters, cloud environments, and global offices, including SD‑WAN and hybrid cloud network integrations.
• Manage firewall and security policy configurations across Palo Alto Networks and other perimeter security platforms.
• Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure secure and compliant network designs.
• Document network configurations, diagrams, and operational runbooks for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in network‑related change control processes and provide input into impact assessments and rollback plans.
• Respond to escalated incidents and participate in root cause analysis to drive long‑term fixes.
• Provide hands‑on support for office buildouts, datacenter upgrades, and cloud migrations.
• Occasionally travel to global sites to support network projects and critical change events.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, wireless, VPN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity.
• Comfortable configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and other enterprise networking gear.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking services (VPCs, VPN gateways, Express Route, etc.).
• Familiarity with Zero‑Trust networking principles and network segmentation best practices.
• Ability to diagnose complex network issues, identify root causes, and deliver practical fixes.
• Capability to produce clear, accurate network diagrams, change plans, and operational procedures.
• Effective collaboration with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Adaptability to fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical issues to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking, including enterprise and datacenter environments.

• Cisco networking (switches, routers, wireless)
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls and VPNs
• SD‑WAN platforms
• Network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Live Action, Gigamon)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, ACLs, and NAT

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking (VPCs, VPN gateways, Express Route, Direct Connect)
• Knowledge of automation tools for network configuration (Ansible, Python scripting)
• Familiarity with ITIL change management practices
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.

TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.

Hiring Range Minimum: $112,500 annually | Hiring Range Maximum: $150,000 annually