Sr Manager, Ride & Show - Network Systems

Orlando, FL

Posted: 10/24/2025 Job Number: 2985

Job Description

BlueWave is hiring a Sr. Manager, Network Systems for an entertainment client with headquarters in Orlando, FL. As Sr. Manager, Network Systems, you will be responsible for:
 
Responsibilities:
  • Full network design documentation â€” topology diagrams, IP schemas, traffic-flow maps, cable schedules.
  • Hardware procurement (switches, firewalls, cabling) and vendor coordination for rack/stack installations.
  • Configuration and validation of all connected systems.
  • Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) â€” automated testing, signature collection, and documentation turnover to doc control.
  • Ongoing maintenance of deliverables to reflect vendor and system changes.
  • Vendor liaison: translate network concepts for non-networking disciplines (controls, AV, show vendors).
  • Cross-system integration support for attractions (e.g., ride vehicles, show lighting, game logic).
 
Requirements:
  • Industrial Automation: Rockwell (CIP, EtherNet/IP), Siemens, Beckhoff TwinCAT
  • Show System Integration: QSC Q-SYS (audio), ETC (lighting), AV systems
  • Networking Hardware: Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls
  • Infrastructure: Windows Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Protocols & Concepts:
    • QOS (Quality of Service)
    • PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol)
    • PTP (Precision Time Protocol)
    • Static routing (no EIGRP/OSPF)
    • VLANs, subnetting, firewall rule management
    • Infrastructure as code (Python scripting, APIs for automation and validation)
 
Job Specifics:
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Orlando, Florida
Hybrid/Remote/Onsite?: Onsite Every Day
Travel: Up to 50% internationally
 
BlueWave specializes in recruiting high-performing team members for technology, marketing, federal services, and leadership roles. We provide comprehensive staffing support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding permanent and contract employees. 
 
BlueWave is headquartered in Downtown Orlando, Florida with the flexibility to build teams nationally. With our boutique and personal approach, we get the right people in your company quickly without sacrificing quality
 

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