IT Server Operations Engineer / Third Shift / Fri-Tues

About the job

A leading security-first IT solutions and managed services provider is seeking a Senior IT Operations Engineer to support a high-profile professional sports organization. This full-time overnight position is responsible for maintaining and optimizing critical network, server, virtualization, and infrastructure environments that power both corporate operations and game-day technology. The organization has more than 30 years of success helping enterprise and mid-market clients modernize through managed services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and automation.

This is a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes for a mission-critical sports environment where downtime is not an option. The ideal candidate will bring strong infrastructure experience across networking, systems administration, monitoring, vulnerability management, and virtualization while thriving in a fast-paced overnight operations environment. You'll play a key role supporting stadium technology, wireless connectivity, network performance, and business-critical systems that directly impact the game-day experience for teams, coaches, and staff. This employer is building out its operations team and governance structure, creating an excellent opportunity for long-term growth and influence. Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of IT Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Administration, or Managed Services experience
• Strong Cisco networking experience with hands-on Layer 1 and Layer 2 troubleshooting
• Experience monitoring network circuits and coordinating with telecommunications vendors
• Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• WSUS administration and enterprise patch management
• Vulnerability remediation and security patch deployment across servers and network devices
• VMware vCenter administration for virtual machine deployment and management
• Active Directory administration and troubleshooting
• Enterprise infrastructure monitoring experience with SolarWinds, NinjaOne, Kaseya, or similar tools
• Backup administration experience, preferably with Rubrik
• Experience supporting wireless access points and enterprise Wi-Fi environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a production environment
• Experience conducting detailed shift handoffs and operations documentation
• Ability to work overnight schedules, weekends, and holiday coverage when required

Desired Skills & Experience

• Managed Services Provider (MSP) experience
• Palo Alto firewall administration and troubleshooting
• CCNA, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, or similar certifications
• Experience supporting large-scale live events, sports venues, or mission-critical operations
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning and remediation programs
• Experience with ITIL practices and operational governance
• Knowledge of network performance monitoring and incident management workflows
• Experience working in smaller IT environments where engineers wear multiple hats
• Familiarity with change management and operational best practices

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 35% Server Administration, Patching & Vulnerability Management
• 25% Network Operations & Circuit Monitoring
• 15% Virtualization & VM Management
• 10% Monitoring, Alert Response & Health Checks
• 10% Backup Administration & Recovery Validation
• 5% Documentation, Communication & Shift Handoffs

Daily Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure supporting corporate and game-day operations
• Troubleshoot Cisco switches, circuits, wireless infrastructure, and connectivity issues
• Coordinate with service providers to resolve network outages and performance concerns
• Deploy and manage virtual machines using VMware vCenter
• Perform Windows Server administration, configuration, and maintenance
• Execute vulnerability remediation and enterprise patching activities
• Monitor platform health and respond to alerts using SolarWinds and related tools
• Verify backup success and assist with recovery testing when required
• Support Active Directory administration and user-related issues
• Communicate incidents, impacts, and resolutions to business stakeholders
• Provide comprehensive shift transition updates to incoming operations teams
• Assist in maintaining operational stability during multiple simultaneous sporting events

The Offer

• Opportunity to support technology operations for a premier professional sports organization
• Exposure to enterprise-scale networking, infrastructure, and game-day technology
• Collaborative engineering team environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing managed services organization
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) and additional employee benefit offerings
• Long-term stability with a highly visible client engagement

Schedule

• Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM
• Workdays: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
• Holiday coverage required when games are scheduled