Title: IT Analyst
Department: Information & Security Operations
About Sports Info Solutions
Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry
SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology.
That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played, both on and off the field.
Company overview
Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans.
We are proud to be a leader in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL.
We are now doubling down on what’s made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics.
Position overview
Sports Info Solutions (SIS) is looking for a new team member to fill a Full-Time position in our IT department as an IT Analyst. The ideal candidate is a self-starting and flexible individual, willing to be both hands-on, innovative, and interested in advancing a career within a growing company.
The IT Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the administration of a proprietary dataset composed of cutting-edge sports data stored in a hybrid cloud environment. Their work will have a wide-reaching impact, as this position requires constant communication both within and outside the department as we strive to improve the experience for our internal and external end users.
- This is considered a hybrid position and will require in office times.
What you’ll do as an IT Analyst on the team at SIS:
Includes (but is not limited to):
- Manage HyperV infrastructure, including deployment, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Implement and manage advanced Active Directory and Group Policy configurations.
- Utilize Microsoft Entra for identity and access management.
- Oversee SAN (Storage Area Network) and array management.
- Configure and manage network devices, including firewalls, switches, and VPNs, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Configure and troubleshoot Palo Alto NextGeneration Firewalls (NGFW).
Why work with SIS?
We believe in making sports better through data, analysis and insights. For that reason, we have an incredible team of technologists, scouts, analysts, and operators helping our partners win more games.
It is our ultimate vision to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights, through best-in-class technology, products and partnerships.
We believe in a flexible, energetic, enjoyable working environment where we band together as teammates to do great things. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, working in a collaborative, team-centric environment.
Qualifications
If you possess the following, you are well on your way to making an impact at SIS:
- 3-5 years of experience with networking/systems administration
- Experience with traditional server clusters.
- Proficiency in HyperV configuration and management.
- Expertise in Windows Server 2019 or newer versions.
- Advanced knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Deep understanding of Palo Alto NGFW.
- Handson experience with switch configurations
- Strong knowledge of VLSM/Subnetting.
EEO commitment
SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Abilities required
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employe-e is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage.
Additional info
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Top Skills
What We Do
Here at SIS, we’re proud to be leaders in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across MLB, NBA and NFL, while also partnering extensively with the leagues themselves.
Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans. Our vision is to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights through best-in-class technology, products, and partnerships.
Our versatility, subject matter expertise, and desire to enhance our partner’s performance is at the core of what we do. As we enter the next chapter of our trajectory, we are keen to put our data and newfound products to use to improve the sports fan experience, while being a critical part of the supply chain.
Our existing database offers unparalleled detail and is updated daily, not just for the 3 professional sports listed, but at the collegiate, international and minor league levels as well.
We are also moving further into the real-time data space (for the above noted sports) and into new sports/leagues. A key differentiator for us relative to competition is our flexibility and ability to customize feeds, data points, etc based on specific needs of partners.
Company chairman John Dewan founded the company with a group of partners in 2003. John has been a pioneer in sports statistics for more than 40 years and was the founder of STATS Inc.
In April of 2021, Audeo Capital announced a significant investment into SIS. Shortly thereafter, a new CEO (Dan Hannigan-Daley) and VP of Product/Engineering (Will Hester) joined the organization following years of success at DraftKings.