IT Operations Engineer - Onsite Mt Laurel NJ 3rd Shift

Blue Mantis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite in Mt Laurel, NJ

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blue Mantis in Mt Laurel, NJ is seeking an IT Operations Engineer for onsite 3rd shift (11 PM–8 AM) to support enterprise-class data centers and game‑day operations. You will manage Windows, Linux, and Unix servers, cloud workloads, and virtualization to ensure high availability and performance.

Ideal candidates bring experience with Cisco Nexus/Arista/Meraki, cloud platforms, backup and DR solutions, and strong incident management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent hands-on experience.
• CCNA/CCNP ITIL certifications preferred.
• Experience in a multisite enterprise environment.
• Proficient with Windows, Linux, Unix, cloud platforms, and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Manage Windows, Linux and Unix environments.
• Cloud Operations: AWS, Azure and O365 workloads and containerization.
• Virtualization: VMware-based infrastructure management for performance and availability.
• System Monitoring: Use SolarWinds and DataDog for reliable performance.
• Incident Management: Lead resolution and meet SLAs.
• Security Best Practices: Implement secure on-prem and cloud networking.
• Documentation: Maintain topology maps and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Cisco Nexus

Arista

Meraki

Wireless Controllers

Windows/Linux/Unix

ServiceNOW

Cloud platforms

VMware

Backup/DR

Network monitoring

Automation scripting

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

CCNA

CCNP

ITIL

Tools

VMware

SolarWinds

DataDog

Rubrik

Zerto

Palo Alto

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

IT Operations Engineer - Onsite Mt Laurel NJ 3rd Shift

Department: Blue Mantis

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Onsite

Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

Work Schedule includes working Weekends and Holidays.

Onsite Schedule: 3rd Shift 11PM to 8AM.

Days Onsite: Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday

Be Part of the Team Behind the Game

Are you ready to bring your network expertise to the global stage of one of the biggest professional sports leagues in the US? Blue Mantis is seeking a highly skilled and versatile, Swiss Army Knife IT Operations Engineer to support enterprise-class data centers and ensure seamless network operations. This role focuses on ensuring high availability and performance of network infrastructure while contributing to game‑day success.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional with a passion for innovation, an ability to multitask and reprioritize in real‑time and a commitment to delivering excellence in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. This candidate will be proficient in supporting server and cloud environments but should also have experience with networking as this team will be supporting a wide array of technologies to support the company infrastructure and game day operations.

If you thrive under pressure and excel at managing complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Working for Blue Mantis at this customer, you’ll operate in a high‑pressure, high‑reward environment, directly impacting game‑day success and ensuring a successful fan experience. Bring your technical prowess, leadership and passion for innovation to the league’s fast‑paced and mission‑critical IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Manage and maintain Windows, Linux, and Unix environments to ensure optimal performance.
• Cloud Operations: Administer cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and O365 for enterprise workloads and containerization.
• Virtualization: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot VMware‑based environments to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and availability of virtualized infrastructure.
• System Monitoring: Leverage platforms such as SolarWinds and DataDog to ensure network reliability and performance.
• Incident Management: Lead network‑related incident resolution, ensuring SLAs are met and escalating issues when necessary.
• Security Best Practices: Implement and support secure networking solutions, ensuring robust protection in on‑premise and cloud environments.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including topology maps and procedures for troubleshooting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Skills

• Strong experience Cisco Nexus/Arista/Meraki Switches, Cisco Wireless Controllers, Windows, Linux, and Unix environments using the ServiceNOW ticketing system.
• Strong experience in NOC operations with expertise in Windows, Linux, and Unix environments using the ServiceNOW ticketing system.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, O365, VMware) and virtualization/containerization technologies.
• Backup and DR Support: Experience supporting and troubleshooting backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Rubrik and Zerto, ensuring data protection and system resilience.
• Hands‑on experience with firewalls, routing protocols, and network monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Network troubleshooting in data center environments. (Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating server and cloud operations.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based networking solutions in AWS, Azure, or O365 environments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration for managing distributed applications.
• Familiarity with security best practices, SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection
• Experience with advanced video streaming technologies and CDNs.
• Familiarity with infrastructure performance tuning and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Provide game day support on major holidays when games are played.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Certifications: CCNA, CCNP (or equivalent) ITIL and technical certifications in, servers and/ or cloud (preferred).
• Experience: Demonstrated expertise in a complex, multisite environment.

Base Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Benefits

What You’ll Gain

• The unique opportunity to be part of the league’s technological foundation.
• A challenging, high‑energy workplace with direct impact on game‑day success.
• Hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies in a mission‑critical environment.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development.