Global Network Architect

Job Summary: Job Title : Glo bal Network Architect

Department

Global

IT

Services & Infrastructure

Location

London

Work Type

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com
.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE

We are seeking a forward-thinking Global Network Architect to design and lead the evolution of a next-generation, software-defined, and cloud-integrated global network.

This role

• builds on
• strong enterprise networking fundamentals while advancing modern architectures such as SASE, Zero Trust, SD-WAN, and cloud-native networking,
• leveraging
• platforms including Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Meraki, and Zscaler.
• You will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing scalable, secure, and automated network solutions across corporate offices, venues (including arenas), and cloud environments, while guiding the transition from legacy infrastructure to a fully software-defined, policy-driven architecture.
• WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Architecture & Strategy
• Lead the design and implementation of next-generation enterprise network architecture, including LAN, WAN, cloud, edge connectivity, and
• smart spaces / venue intelligence network enablement.

Drive transformation from traditional networking to:

SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki / Catalyst SD-WAN)

SASE / Zero Trust (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA)

Cloud-native networking (AWS, Azure)

• Define standards for secure, scalable, and
• highly available
• network designs across global environments.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with company initiatives and growth.

Network Engineering & Operations

Oversee and

maintain large-scale enterprise networks including:

Cisco Catalyst (campus/core switching)

• Cisco Meraki (cloud-managed networking, SD-WAN, wireless)
• Internet connectivity, routing, and VPN solutions
• Venue wireless and in-building wireless technologies ( Wi ‑ Fi , BLE, DAS)

Architect and support Layer 2/3 and Layer 4–7 services, including:

BGP, EIGRP, STP

Load balancing and traffic engineering

Design and

optimize secure remote access and site connectivity using IPsec, SSL VPN, and Zero Trust

approaches.

Security & Zero Trust

Strong knowledge

of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) using Zscaler and similar platforms.

Integrate network security into architecture, including:

Secure web gateways

Cloud firewalling

Identity-aware access controls

• Ensure compliance with security best practices and enterprise policies.
• Collaborate closely with data security teams to
• maintain
• and protect network integrity

Automation & Observability

Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code using:

Python, Ansible, APIs

Build and enhance monitoring, telemetry, and analytics platforms to track:

Network performance

Capacity and

• utilization
• trends
• Implement self-healing and scalable operational
• processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

Act as a technical authority and mentor within the network engineering team.

Provide hands-on support, proof-of-concept development, and design validation.

Collaborate cross-

• functionally
• with cloud, security, and application teams.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across
• teams.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING (TECHNICAL SKILLS)

Core Networking

Deep

• expertise
• in enterprise
• and broadcast (IP)
• network design and architecture

Strong experience with

• Cisco Catalyst (switching, routing, campus/core design)
• Cisco Meraki (cloud-managed networking, SD-WAN, wireless)

Advanced knowledge of

BGP, EIGRP, STP

Layer 2–7 networking concepts

VPN technologies (IPsec, DMVPN, VTI, SSL VPN)

Wireless and smart-venue technologies

Wi ‑ Fi , BLE, DAS

Modern Networking & Security

Experience with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA) or equivalent SASE platforms

Strong understanding of

Zero Trust architecture

SASE frameworks

Secure access service edge design principles

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure networking

Experience integrating on-prem networks with cloud environments

Automation & Tooling

Proficiency

• in Python and/or automation frameworks (Ansible)
• Experience with network monitoring and observability tools
• Familiarity with APIs and infrastructure-as-code practices

Certifications (Preferred)

CCNP / CCIE (or equivalent experience)

Relevant cloud or security certifications (AWS, Azure, Zscaler)

BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking across complex systems
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to varied audiences
• Proven ability to work both independently and cross-functionally within dynamic, event-driven environments
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and manages competing priorities
• Drives innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Builds strong, trusted relationships and fosters collaboration across teams to successfully deliver world-class live events and office spaces
• Brings a genuine passion for live music and entertainment, with a clear understanding of the unique demands and impact of supporting live experiences

WHY THIS ROLE

• Opportunity to architect a global,
• cutting-edge
• network transformation

Work with modern technologies shaping the future of networking:

SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, Cloud

Influence strategy and design at enterprise scale

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.