Senior Systems Engineer

AMB Sports + Entertainment; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AMB Sports + Entertainment in Atlanta seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and support enterprise infrastructure across hybrid on-prem and cloud environments, providing technical leadership for IAM, cloud platforms, virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.

This senior contributor will collaborate with Networking, Information Security, Stadium Event Services, and business stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive automation and documentation to reduce platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or cloud technologies
• Relevant certifications preferred (Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Security, or ITIL)

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and administration of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Administer and secure Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and hybrid identity services
• Manage virtualization, server, storage, backup, recovery, and Azure infrastructure
• Lead modernization initiatives involving cloud services, automation, lifecycle management, and platform upgrades
• Automate administrative and operational processes using PowerShell and other automation technologies
• Maintain PKI services and secure communications
• Document architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures
• Provide Tier III support during major incidents and drive post-incident analysis
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the team
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve reliability and security

Skills

Microsoft 365 & AD

Azure

PowerShell

Identity & Access Management

Hybrid cloud

VMware

AD FS / SSO / MFA

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure infrastructure

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary The Senior Systems Engineer serves as a key member of the IT Infrastructure team, responsible for the design, deployment, security, and support of enterprise infrastructure across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership and ownership of critical infrastructure services including identity and access management, cloud platforms, virtualization, compute, storage, backup and recovery, automation, and enterprise systems. The Senior Systems Engineer leads infrastructure projects, drives operational excellence, and helps reduce platform risk through documentation, cross-training, automation, and disaster recovery readiness. The ideal candidate is a senior technical contributor with strong troubleshooting skills, enterprise infrastructure experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Networking, Client Services, Stadium Event Services, Information Security, Business Systems, and business stakeholders across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise infrastructure platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Administer and secure Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, hybrid identity services, and enterprise SaaS platform integrations.
• Manage and optimize virtualization, server, storage, backup, recovery, and Azure infrastructure platforms to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives involving cloud services, automation, lifecycle management, and platform upgrades.
• Automate administrative and operational processes using PowerShell and other automation technologies.
• Manage and maintain enterprise certificate and PKI services, supporting secure communications, authentication, and application integrations.
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and disaster recovery runbooks.
• Support infrastructure monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and proactive problem management.
• Collaborate with Information Security to implement security controls, identity governance, vulnerability remediation, and Zero Trust principles.
• Provide Tier III support and technical leadership during major incidents, root cause analysis, and recovery efforts.
• Mentor engineers and administrators while promoting knowledge sharing and operational maturity across the Infrastructure team.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations that improve reliability, security, efficiency, and scalability.

Required Skills

• Advanced experience with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, and identity and access management technologies including SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, VMware, Windows Server, enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects and supporting complex hybrid environments spanning on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, documentation, and operational best practices.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and network troubleshooting, with the ability to effectively diagnose issues across systems and network boundaries.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor team members and serve as a senior technical resource across multiple infrastructure domains.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or cloud technologies. Relevant certifications preferred (Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Security, or ITIL).

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements Must be able to carry a cell phone and respond to critical infrastructure issues during after-hours and event rotations. Weekend and holiday work required during major events and maintenance activities. Occasional travel between business locations as needed.

AMB Sports & Entertainment

AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, AMB West, TGL’s Atlanta Drive Golf Club and NWSL Atlanta 2028.

About Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

About Atlanta United

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

About Atlanta Drive GC

Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR Superstore.

About Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and thirteen founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, Ticketmaster, and Delta Airlines. To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Home Depot Backyard

The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta’s #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok.

About NWSL Atlanta 2028

NWSL Atlanta 2028 is Atlanta’s new expansion franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League, which will begin play in 2028. NWSL Atlanta 2028 is owned by Arthur M. Blank, owner and chairman, Blank Family of Businesses, and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Drive GC of TGL, WTGL Atlanta and PGA TOUR Superstore.