IT Operation Engineer

IT Operations Engineer needed for a 2-3 Month Contract in Mt. Laurel, NJ working remote.

Work Hours: Friday Tuesday, 11:00PM 8:00AM EST!

Our client is looking for an IT Operations Engineer to support a high-profile client in the professional sports industry. You will help ensure the stability and performance of critical IT infrastructure across network, server, and virtualization environments, including game-day operations.

This is a shift-based, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, communicates clearly, and takes pride in keeping systems running smoothly through the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network circuits and coordinate with vendors to resolve service issues.
• Troubleshoot network switch issues at Layer 1 and Layer 2 using Cisco CLI.
• Support and troubleshoot wireless access points.
• Administer Windows Server environments including routine maintenance and configuration.
• Manage server patching via WSUS; apply security patches across servers and network devices.
• Perform vulnerability remediation including server registry edits for specific mitigations.
• Manage virtual machines via VMware vCenter (no ESXi configuration management required).
• Perform and verify backups using Rubrik or equivalent backup platforms.
• Monitor infrastructure health and availability using SolarWinds.
• Perform Active Directory administration and basic troubleshooting.
• Communicate clearly with business owners regarding issues, impact, and resolution steps.
• Execute thorough shift handoff communications with oncoming team members.
• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks effectively throughout each shift.

Required Skills & Experience

• Circuit Monitoring, monitor circuits and work with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve service issues.
• Network Switches, Layer 1 and Layer 2 troubleshooting; hands-on Cisco CLI experience required.
• Wireless, Troubleshoot wireless access points (Client) and resolve connectivity issues.

Server & Systems Admin

• Server Admin, Windows Server administration routine configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Patching, WSUS experience for deploying and managing server patches in an enterprise environment.
• Vuln. Management, Patch servers and network devices; perform registry edits for vulnerability remediation.
• Virtualization, VMware vCenter for VM management. No ESXi configuration management required.
• Backup, Exposure to backup platforms; Rubrik experience preferred.
• Active Directory, Base knowledge of AD management and troubleshooting.
• Monitoring, Manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously across the shift.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, or CCNA a plus not required.
• Experience: Background supporting IT infrastructure in a professional environment.
• Availability: Must work the assigned overnight shift including holidays when games are scheduled