AMB Sports and Entertainment · 21 hours ago
IT Manager - Network Infrastructure
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expAMB Sports and Entertainment is seeking an IT Manager for Network Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership for the Network Engineering team. The role involves managing daily operations, team performance, and aligning infrastructure execution with business objectives.
Sports
Responsibilities
Directly manage a team of 5 engineers
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and goal-setting sessions
Set clear expectations consistent with team and organizational priorities
Mentor engineers in technical development, operational best practices, and career advancement
Promote a culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Supervise daily operations of Enterprise networking (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, remote connectivity)
Ensure high availability, optimal performance, and reliability of all system infrastructure services
Lead incident response, escalation processes, and root-cause analysis for system infrastructure-related issues
Drive enhancements in operational maturity, documentation standards, and automation practices
Collaborate with Client Services/Event Services team to train and develop our analyst team to better provide first level support
Partner with the Client Services and Event Services teams to deliver targeted training and development for our analyst team, enhancing their ability to provide effective first-level support
Work in partnership with Systems Infrastructure Manager and Infrastructure Architect to:
Align infrastructure platforms with overarching business goals and projected growth
Translate architectural guidelines into actionable implementation plans
Provide operational insights to influence architecture decisions
Support the development of infrastructure roadmaps, lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives
Maintain adherence to security best practices and internal standards across infrastructure platforms
Collaborate with security teams on patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation
Assist with audit processes, compliance activities, and risk mitigation efforts
Lead and participate in infrastructure projects organization wide
Balance project delivery requirements with routine operational responsibilities
Communicate status updates, risks, and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Serve as an escalation point for cross-team infrastructure dependencies
Oversee relationships with vendors supporting network infrastructure
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies
Support contract assessments, renewals, and evaluation of technology solutions
Qualification
Required
Minimum eight years' experience in IT infrastructure roles
At least three years leading or managing technical teams
Strong background in both network and server infrastructure domains
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, conduct performance reviews, and establish measurable objectives
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience working alongside architecture or enterprise design teams
Knowledge of ITIL, service management, or operational maturity frameworks
Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, PaloAlto Networks)
Company
AMB Sports and Entertainment
AMB Sports and 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, Atlanta Drive GC, and PGA TOUR Superstore.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karl Pierburg
SVP, CTO, Strategy and Innovation
Angela Franklin
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President Finance
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