Project IT Network Administrator

Job Summary:

The Project IT Network Administrator will assist in the design implementation testing securing operating and troubleshooting of the mission critical computer network at the Hall of Fame Village a subsidiary of the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV HOFVW). This is approximately a four (4) month full-time hourly assignment with the possibility to become full-time after the project work is complete.

This individual must be able to work in a fast paced start up like environment assist to identify requirements and facilitate implementation of network technology work with others to resolve issues while following appropriate change control and release processes. This role reports directly to the IT Manager / Network Engineer.

We integrate technology with business to serve our colleagues and guests grow revenue save time and improve the bottom line. Working with our business colleagues we are creating one of the most exciting sports entertainment venues in Ohio.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

- Provide superior guest service to visitors guests clients vendors and staff.

- Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks.

- Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation and maintenance.

- Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g. routers switches firewalls load balancers campus-wide WiFi VPN QoS cell DAS etc.) to maximize efficiency and security.

- Maximizing network performance availability and reliability through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.

- Investigating faults and security threats in the network.

- Planning and performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs firmware updates patches hot fixes and security configurations. Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.

- Network capacity planning by monitoring resource utilization trending and planned projects with network dependencies.

- Work with IT Manager Network Engineer to select and implement security tools policies and procedures.

- Support disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

- Develop and maintain network topology data flow diagrams operating procedures and support documentation.

- Track inventory and life cycle of network equipment technology refresh and software support.

- Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to the Hall of Fame Village.

- Collaborate with business units and corporate partners to ensure they build solutions consistent with the organizations policies programs architectural recommendations and information security standards.

- Analyze and understand the different systems and technology present to identify any vulnerability that may jeopardize the security of the network.

- Participate in after-hours support as needed.

- All other duties as assigned.

SALARY / EXEMPT POSITION

Required Knowledge Skills & Desired Qualifications:

- 2-5 years of proven hands-on network engineering experience (e.g. routing switching WiFi VPN IPS NAC security voice monitoring diagnostics analytics tools scripting intrusion prevention redundancy high availability etc.).

- Extreme Networks or Brocade/CommScope Ruckus experience preferred.

- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Information Systems Engineering or related discipline preferred but comparable experience will be considered.

- CCNA or higher (MCSA CCIE CISSP Network highly valued).

- Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP DHCP SNMP IPSEC BGP OSPF 802.11 etc.)

- Fundamental understanding of OSI and/or TCP/IP models.

- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills including the ability to deal with colleagues and customers of all backgrounds in a fast-paced high-performance work environment.

- Patience and strong customer service skills with ability to communicate technical information and ideas in a user-friendly language.

- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to evaluate and manage changes understanding their impact on systems the Business colleagues and customers.

- Demonstrated success with providing support and problem resolution with unfamiliar systems software and hardware.

- Desire to continually learn new technologies and develop greater skill sets.

- Must be a flexible and reliable team player both within own department and entire organization.

- Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of performance working quickly without compromising quality.

- Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters while maintaining confidentiality.

Physical Requirements for Position:

- The ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain steps or in construction zones.

- The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations.

- The ability to sit stand squat and walk for periods of time as required for the position.

- Must be able to hear see and speak.

- Must be available to work in Canton Ohio.

Core Competencies:

- Vision and Strategic Thinking: Addresses issues preemptively thinks strategically and anticipates needs and priorities.

- Entrepreneurship: Champions innovation and encourages new ideas. Builds momentum to get things done by communicating clearly and consistently. Acts decisively. Helps others to successfully manage organizational change. Recognizes successes and informed risk-taking.

- Integrity: Is ethical and honest in all dealings. Keeps confidences and is highly responsible in managing strictly confidential information. Treats others fairly and equitably. Delivers what is promised. Is respected by others.

- Accountability for Results: Sets goals and high standards to accomplish these goals. Follows through on all commitments. Has a sense of direction and keeps focused but knows when to be flexible and adapts accordingly. Maintains a positive attitude despite stress frustration and ambiguity; recovers quickly from disappointments and setbacks. Questions how things were done in order to develop ways to do things more efficiently. Encourages diverse thought and welcomes contributions.

- Relationship Management/Collaboration: Builds maintains and values positive relationships inside and outside the organization. Allocates effort to understanding and meeting needs of customers and targeted prospects and community leaders. Assists others in accomplishing their goals. Communicates effectively and speaks and writes clearly. Listens and values contributions of others.

- Learning Agility: Learns technology new systems and processes to improve job proficiency. Inspires and encourages others to learn and grow in their careers.

- Coaching and Development: Encourages and inspires others development and growth while also working to improve themselves. Conveys high expectations both of themselves and for others. Regularly provides helpful guidance and advice and appreciates the opportunity to grow when receiving the same.

- Execution: Ability to take plans and successfully execute against them.

ABOUT HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton Ohio the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village a multi-use sports entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fames campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at .

ABOUT HALL OF FAME VILLAGE

Hall of Fame Village a Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Destination is a mixed-use sports entertainment and media destination located in a 200-acre tourism development district in Canton Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum will serve as the heart of the Hall of Fame Village campus surrounded by the varied components being built around it. In total there will be ten additional components that will shape the landscape of George Halas Drive. This once-in-a-lifetime project and company builds upon the Pro Football Hall of Fames mission values and vision positioned as The Most Inspiring Place on Earth! for all those who will play the Game played the Game and love the Game.

Today Hall of Fame Village includes two active components the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and the infrastructure to support additional expansion plans. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a 23000 seat best-in-class sports and entertainment stadium which hosts the Hall of Fame Game (always the first nationally televised NFL game of the season) the Hall of Fame Enshrinement for NFL players and the Concert for Legends (hosted previously by Tim McGraw Maroon 5 and Imagine Dragons) as well as the football programs of Canton McKinley High School and Walsh University the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic and many more events year-round quickly becoming an elite entertainment venue for the region. Additional information on the Company can be found at .

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.