System Administrator

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

Job summary

Blue Mantis is seeking an IT Operations Engineer to support enterprise data centers and game‑day operations. The role emphasizes high availability, cross‑functional collaboration, and proactive problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.

The candidate will manage servers, cloud environments, and virtualization, with a strong emphasis on network operations, security, and documentation. US citizens or GC holders preferred for a ground‑level on‑site role in MT Laurel NJ or Philadelphia PA.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or GC holder required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• CCNA/CCNP ITIL certifications preferred.
• Experience in a multisite, high‑pressure enterprise environment.
• Strong network, server, cloud, and virtualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Manage Windows, Linux, and Unix environments.
• Cloud Operations: AWS, Azure, and O365 for enterprise workloads.
• Virtualization: VMware‑based infrastructure administration and troubleshooting.
• System Monitoring: Use SolarWinds and DataDog for reliability.
• Incident Management: Lead resolution and meet SLAs.
• Security Best Practices: Implement secure networking in on‑prem and cloud.
• Documentation: Maintain topology maps and runbooks.

Skills

Cisco Nexus/Arista/Meraki

Windows/Linux/Unix admin

NOC operations

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/O365

VMware virtualization

Scripting automation

Security best practices

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SolarWinds

DataDog

Rubrik

Zerto

VMware

Job description

YOU MUST BE LOCATED IN THE MT LAUREL NJ OR PHILADELPHIA PA AREA

NO RELOCATION WILL BE PROVIDED - MUST BE A US CITIZEN/PR/GC HOLDER.

MT Laurel NJ - 3rd Shift working Friday, Sat/Sun/ Mon/Tues 11PM to 8AM. 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

• 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.