Denver Broncos Football Club · 16 hours ago
System Administrator
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe Denver Broncos Football Club is a renowned franchise in professional sports, seeking a System Administrator to manage servers and cloud services. This role is essential for ensuring secure IT operations and supporting the organization's technology strategy across various programs.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and administer all physical and virtual/cloud servers, virtualization, cloud workloads, and other cloud-based applications, including phone systems, SaaS apps, and other tools and services
Oversee all aspects of systems administration, including server management, network storage, cloud infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID
Strengthen organizational security posture by assisting EDR and Vulnerability Management toolsets to automate threat detection, coordinate emergency patching, and ensure the integrity of business and football-critical systems
Maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery; conduct regular restore tests
Manage user access and apply operating system patches/updates (System Integrity)
Manage identity and access, Group Policy, MFA, and privileged access workflows
Harden systems; apply patches and updates according to change management standards and NFL compliance standards for system hardening
Support storage platforms, file services, and application servers; monitor capacity and performance
Document configurations, runbooks, and architecture; maintain license and asset records
Collaborate within the systems administration team and the overall IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, customer service, and professional growth
Participate in the strategy for IT systems administration, collaborating with other departments to align strategic priorities and initiatives
Assist critical IT infrastructure projects, from evaluating new technologies to supporting their implementation, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Assist and enforce governance, policies, and procedures related to IT systems administration to ensure security, efficiency, and compliance
Ensure the availability and integrity of systems through robust backup and disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and effectively manage relationships
Provide expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues and escalating as necessary
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies
Be physically present during major events—such as NFL games and concerts at the stadium—to provide immediate technical support to ensure that all IT systems (servers, networks, applications, and event-specific technologies) function seamlessly
Other duties as assigned to support a football-first culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Business Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role, including 3+ years of administering enterprise servers, virtualization, and cloud services
Experience with backup/DR technologies and identity management
Strong project skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Expertise in administering a hybrid Windows AD/Entra ID domain that supports both Windows and Mac workstations
Hands-on experience with physical and virtual Windows and Linux server administration, including hyperconverged environments
Experience managing network storage systems
Proficiency in cloud technologies such as Entra ID and Microsoft, including Okta Single Sign-On (SSO)
Experience with InTune, JAMF, and Microsoft Office 365 administration
Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery planning, including the implementation and testing of DR/BC plans
Experience with VPN technologies
Familiarity with LAN/WLAN network infrastructure and advanced data networking configurations
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically
Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral)
High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism. Strong accountability and adaptability to changing priorities, always prioritizing a football-first culture
Ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities while knowing when to communicate and escalate issues appropriately
Preferred
Certifications (e.g., MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, Azure Administrator, Linux)
Automation with PowerShell, bash, or configuration tools (Ansible)
Experience supporting integrations with ERP/CRM/HR systems and application life-cycle management
Company
Denver Broncos Football Club
Since 1960, the Denver Broncos have grown into a team that is followed by legions of fans throughout the Rocky Mountain region, United States and the world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-06-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Amanda Hebert
Director of Partnership Marketing
Andrew Leeder
Partnership Marketing Coordinator
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