Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.
Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details.
If you're a seasoned infrastructure pro who thrives on wearing many hats — from network architecture and security to hardware deployments — this one's built for you. As the Senior Systems Engineer at Level99, you'll be the technical backbone behind an innovative entertainment brand, keeping our venues and support center running seamlessly across the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Network Administration: Design, implement, and maintain the organization’s network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across all venues.
- Network Security: Implement and manage security measures, conduct regular audits, develop security policies, and monitor EDR software to protect the network from unauthorized access and threats.
- Hardware & Server Management: Manage and stage network and server hardware at venue locations, oversee MDM solutions, coordinate equipment deployments, and perform server administration tasks.
- Operating Systems: Administer and maintain Windows, MacOS, Android, and Ubuntu operating systems across various devices, troubleshooting and resolving OS-related issues as needed.
- Vendor Management & Procurement: Establish vendor relationships, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and lead IT procurement processes for hardware, software, and licenses.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
- Networking, security, network design, Linux, WiFi administration, virtualization, high availability architecture, SD-WAN
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Based out of the Greater Boston area plus travel to Level99 venue locations, as needed
- Must be available for on-call response to critical infrastructure incidents outside of normal business hours
OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCSA, MDM certification, etc.) are a plus.
- Experience in construction site environments, low voltage design in architectural drawings, commercial audio systems, and security camera system design and administration is a plus.
- Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
- Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
- Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
- Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
Skills Required
- Networking, network design, and network security
- Linux administration
- WiFi administration
- Virtualization and high availability architecture
- SD-WAN
- Monitor and manage EDR software (endpoint security)
- MDM solutions administration and device management
- Administer Windows, MacOS, Android, and Ubuntu operating systems
- Server hardware staging and server administration
- Vendor management and IT procurement
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Based out of the Greater Boston area and travel to venue locations as needed
- Available for on-call response to critical infrastructure incidents
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCSA, MDM certs)
- Experience with construction site environments, low voltage design, commercial audio systems, security camera system design
What We Do
Level99 is a first-of-its-kind destination for real-world, social, challenge-based entertainment for adults featuring over 50 mental and physical challenges set in immersive, artistic environments. Each challenge is designed to bring a group together in engaging activities that take 2 to 4 minutes to complete, sparking moments of laughter in epic fails and high-fives in triumphant wins. From navigating our iconic Axe Run, to solving puzzles in a Crystal Cavern, to conquering the largest pinball game imaginable, Level99 offers endless ways to play using both body and mind. Level99 tracks each player’s progress as they work their way up the coveted leaderboard or try to collect every “star” available in the venue, unlocking exclusive rewards as they play. To enhance the gaming experience, Level99 offers a full-service bar, restaurant, and beer hall, Night Shift Kitchen + Tap, that features scratch-made cooking, legendary craft beers, hand-made creative cocktails, and a variety of dining and gathering spaces for events. In 2025, we will be adding Victory Brewing in Tysons, VA and Two Roads Kitchen + Tap in West Hartford, CT to our group of restaurants as we team up with local brewers in support of our northeast expansion. Level99 opened its first location in 2021 in Natick, MA, followed by its second location in Providence, RI in 2024. A young, entrepreneurial company, Level99 has immediate plans to triple in size over the next 18 months. We are backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects such as 5 Wits, Boda Borg, Blue Man Group, and Walt Disney Imagineering. This position is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to dive into a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can apply your skills in a fun and exciting setting that brings joy and entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people each year. More information on Level99 and our restaurants is available at http://www.level99.com.
