IT Server Operations Engineer / Third Shift / Fri-Tues

Motion Recruitment

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior IT Operations Engineer to support a mission-critical sports environment. The role covers server, network, and virtualization tasks with an overnight shift.

You will ensure uptime for game-day technology and corporate operations, working with monitoring tools and enterprise appliances in a demanding setting. The ideal candidate has strong Windows Server, AD, vulnerability management, and backup experience, plus the ability to document handoffs and thrive

Qualifications

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.
Vulnerability remediation and security patch deployment across servers and network devices.

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.

Skills

IT Operations

Cisco networking

Network monitoring

Windows Server administration

Vulnerability management

VMware vCenter

Active Directory

Monitoring tools

Backup administration

Wireless / Enterprise Wi-Fi

Shift handoffs / documentation

Overnight shifts

Strong communication

Tools

SolarWinds

NinjaOne

Kaseya

Rubrik

Cisco switches

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 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

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