About the job
Genius Sports is at the forefront of transforming the sporting experience. By integrating cutting-edge technology with unparalleled live data, we are ushering in a new era of sports for fans around the globe, offering them experiences that are more immersive, interactive, and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.
THE ROLE:
As a Senior Network Technician, you will play a crucial role in the deployment of GeniusIQ, our state-of-the-art tracking system, in sports venues worldwide. Your expertise will serve as an escalation point for complex technical queries while also enabling the team to enhance operational efficiency through technical improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee IT issue tracking and resolution for a robust fleet of bare-metal Linux servers and network equipment across hundreds of sports venues in Europe.
- Assist venue operations coordinators in the preparation and installation of equipment, utilizing automation processes developed by our site reliability engineers.
- Engage positively with external venue IT and management personnel.
- Collaborate with software engineers to resolve common technical issues.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in system and network administration, particularly with infrastructures comprising over 100 Linux servers.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Linux server stack, including OS boot and installation, systems and networking, container deployment, logging, metrics & monitoring, and out-of-band management.
- A solid grasp of OSI network layers 2-3-4, including network configuration aspects such as switching, VLANs, routing, firewall rules, ARP, DHCP, DNS, and TCP.
- Proficiency in Bash scripting.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating concepts tailored to diverse audiences, including remote hands, engineering teams, and clients.
IT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience in managing remote fleets without physical access.
- Familiarity with automating Linux and network equipment configurations using Ansible.
- Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, and IAM.
We pride ourselves on fostering an 'office-first' culture, maximizing collaboration and learning opportunities. Our hybrid working models adapt to your role and location.
