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FanDuel Sports Network's mission is to build a transformative, participatory sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, that provides fans a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.
The Position :
FanDuel Sports Network is seeking a Director, Network and Cloud Infrastructure to join the Engineering Team. Reporting to the VP, Engineering this position will our organization's network and cloud strategy, design, implementation, maintenance, and operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, technical expertise, and strategic vision to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our network infrastructure.
This is position is hybrid in Southport, CT.
The Game Plan : What you will do)
- Strategic Planning : Develop and execute a comprehensive network infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and administrators, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Network Design and Architecture : Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures to meet current and future business needs.
- Infrastructure Optimization : Continuously assess and optimize network performance, capacity, and efficiency through monitoring, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- AWS Administration and Cloud Strategy : Oversee the administration of AWS infrastructure, including resource provisioning, cost management, and security. Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy, integrating cloud solutions with on-premise systems.
- Security Management : Implement and enforce robust network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and access controls.
- Vendor Management : Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate, select, and procure network hardware, software, and services.
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation : Develop and manage the network infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and optimal resource allocation.
- Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure network infrastructure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, as well as mitigation of security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Incident Response : Lead and or participate in incident response team(s) during events that impact business operations.
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity : Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.
The Stats : What to bring)
The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary compensation range for this role is $150,000 to $165,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, and parental leave.
FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Diamond Sports Group, L.L.C, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About us :
FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Diamond Sports Group, L.L.C, owns the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nation's leading provider of local sports. Its 17 owned-and-operated RSNs include : FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network New Orleans, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network West, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. The FanDuel Sports Network RSNs serve as the TV home to many MLB, NHL and NBA teams based in the United States.
FanDuel Sports Network also has a joint venture in Marquee, the home of the Chicago Cubs, and a minority interest in the YES Network, the local destination for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets. Diamond RSNs produce approximately 5,000 live local professional telecasts each year in addition to a wide variety of locally produced sports events and programs each year.
If you like growth and working with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FanDuel Sports Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $150,000 - $165,000
