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2026 IT SKILLBRIDGE APPLICATION *Transitioning Military ONLY*

New Orleans Saints, Inc., New Orleans, LA, United States


2026 IT SKILLBRIDGE APPLICATION *Transitioning Military ONLY*
Ochsner Sports Performance Center, 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America

Job Description
I f you are interested in sports jobs with the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, you’re in the right place!

Reports To:

Director, Network Operations

Direct Reports:

None

FLSA Status:

N/A - SkillBridge

Application Deadline:

Rolling application

Work Location:

New Orleans and Kenner, Louisiana

Our Mission and Your Impact

The New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Laketown Squadron proudly represent the NFL, NBA, and G-League using our platform to uplift the Gulf Coast and create lasting community impact. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, we celebrate diversity, embrace culture, and unite people through the power of sports. Guided by our core values—community, teamwork, celebrating individuality, people first, integrity, and excellence—we foster an inclusive culture and seek people who share these values to help strengthen the bond between our teams and the city we call home.

Position Summary:

We are seeking

SKILLBRIDGE ELIGIBLE

candidates to join our Information Technology (IT) team!

**Only transitioning military / SkillBridge eligible candidates will be considered for this position.**

We are seeking a skilled

Network Administrator to maintain, configure, and support our organization’s computer networks. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliable operation of network infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement security measures to protect data and systems

What You’ll Be Doing:

Install, configure, and maintain network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems to include

Cisco/Firepower/Meraki/Ubiquiti/Trendnet/VeloCloud

Support and administer third-party corporate integrated applications such as

MSO365/Azure/VMWARE/Cisco Call Manager

Implement and manage network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems to include

Crowdstrike/Artic Wolf/Cisco Secure Access

Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability utilizing

Solar Winds

Create and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configurations

Specify system requirements and design solutions

Collaborate with IT staff and vendors to support infrastructure needs

Maintain current technical expertise in rapidly changing technology environment

Maintain a positive working relationship with all departments and seek out ways to improve their productivity

Upgrade systems with new releases and models as needed

What You’ll Bring:

You are transitioning out of the military and are currently eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

2-4 years of proven experience in a Network Administrator or similar role

Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Hands-on experience with the following: Cisco products, Microsoft Active Directory, 365, VMWare, Network Monitoring Tools, DNS, DHCP

Hands-on experience in networking, routing and switching

Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring tools

Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies

Must be able to carry a cell phone and respond promptly to occasional requests for assistance (24/7)

Some occasional travel is required

Must be able to lift and carry computer equipment

Strong customer service skills; ability to interact with internal customers effectively by phone, email, and in person

Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule, including participation in on-call rotation schedule

Strong analytic skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues

Self-starter that requires minimal supervision and can provide vendor oversight for assigned projects

All Candidates Should Have:

Commitment to

community

and a

people-first

mindset

Strong

teamwork

and collaboration skills

Ability to

celebrate individuality

and value diverse perspectives

High

integrity

and a proactive,

solutions-oriented “winning” mindset

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints/Pelicans.

All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans ("Teams") are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for candidates and employees regardless of their membership in any protected classifications. The Teams will not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, and pregnancy), religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other legally protected class under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This anti-discrimination policy applies with respect to all employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge. The Teams are committed to equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act and state law. If you feel you need an accommodation for a disability, please inform us. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you request an accommodation, it is essential that you participate fully in the interactive process.

Ochsner Sports Performance Center, 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America

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