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IT Server Operations Engineer / Third Shift / Fri-Tues

Motion Recruitment
  • Boston, MA
    Today

    Job Description

    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 DoingTech 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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

    Skills

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