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Christie

Stage lighting rentals and production services

IT Systems & Network Administrator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$110k
Senior
Belle Isle, Detroit, MI, USA
Hybrid
IT OperationsSystem Administration, Network Engineering & Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
  • Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting a global environment.
  • Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, patching, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2022 and 2025.
  • Experience administering Active Directory users and groups, DNS, DHCP, and replication.
  • Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID, multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, and hybrid identity integration.
  • Experience with Exchange Online mailbox administration, mail flow, permissions, email security, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Intune device enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, application deployment, and endpoint management.
  • Experience with Wi-Fi configuration, authentication, coverage, performance, and connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Experience with switching, including VLANs, trunking, PoE, spanning tree, and network troubleshooting.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki Dashboard and MX/MR devices.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Sophos products.
  • Experience configuring Network Policy Server (NPS), RADIUS, network access policies, and 802.1X authentication.
  • Experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Ubiquiti Wi-Fi and maintaining corporate Wi-Fi.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain reliable and secure server, cloud, endpoint, and network services.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across identity, devices, applications, and connectivity.
  • Manage access controls, security policies, updates, and configuration changes.
  • Maintain infrastructure documentation, network diagrams, and operating procedures.
  • Support infrastructure upgrades and coordinate with vendors when needed.
  • Communicate with technical colleagues and nontechnical users.
Desired Qualifications
  • PowerShell scripting and administrative automation.
  • Relevant certifications.

About the company

Christie Lites rents and provides stage lighting and related production services for theatre, concerts, trade shows, TV & film, corporate presentations, and special events. Its network of shops across the US, Canada, and the UK ensures a consistent inventory and technical support, with dedicated rental representatives for each client to manage shows across locations. Equipment and services are coordinated through a multi-location system so clients experience uniform offerings wherever a show takes place. The goal is to deliver reliable, location-spanning lighting rental and production support that helps clients execute high-quality events across regions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Ridge, Florida

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Christie Lites Used Gear launched Lumens Rewards and 240-day warranties in 2025.
  • Active job postings rose to eight in 2026, showing selective hiring.
  • The 2023 Times Square lease supports Broadway sales and rental relationships now.

What critics are saying

  • Touring and live-event demand remains cyclical; 2020 cut 200 workers globally.
  • The 2024 Nashville NLRB case signals labor friction inside a key U.S. operation.
  • Headcount slipped from 503 in 2023 to 494 in 2026, limiting scaling momentum.

What makes Christie unique

  • Christie Lites runs a multi-shop network across the U.S., Canada, and U.K.
  • Its used-gear arm monetizes inventory with warranties, rewards, and bulk-discount pricing.
  • The 1560 Broadway Times Square lease gives Christie Lites Broadway visible theater-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Live Design
Jun 3rd, 2024
Christie Lites Welcomes Mark Ravenhill As Its New Client Ambassador

Global: - Christie Lites, a leader in entertainment lighting rental and services, announces the appointment of Mark Ravenhill as its new client ambassador.

REW
Jun 2nd, 2023
Global Stage Lighting Provider Christie Lites Broadway Signs New 2,463-SF Lease for First Offices at 1560 Broadway | Real Estate Weekly

GFP Real Estate, LLC is pleased to announce that Christie Lites Broadway, Inc. a provider of stage lighting and rigging equipment worldwide, has signed a 10-year lease for 2,463 square feet on the seventh floor 1560 Broadway in Times Square.