IT Systems Administrator

We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator to support our globally distributed development teams and help manage our game development systems and infrastructure. This position is based at our HQ in San Mateo, California with 10 - 20% of work done in person at the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day IT support for employees and contractors at all levels of the organization
• Manage and support game development and business operations systems like Okta, Atlassian, Github, Perforce, Google Workspace, Slack, and VPN
• Provide on-site IT support for video conferencing, printers, and network/wifi
• Provide technical support for events, meetings, and conferences
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding
• Procure, manage, and provision hardware and software resources
• Find ways to increase IT efficiency, extend hardware life, eliminate duplicative spend, and decrease overall IT spend
• Approach daily work with a security mindset and enhance the organization’s overall IT security knowledge and preparedness
• Provide support and administration for our globally distributed fleet of Windows PCs

Requirements

• 4+ years industry experience as an IT system administrator with experience in the games development industry
• Expert level Windows operating system administration
• Experience with remotely troubleshooting various desktop hardware and software issues
• Experience with providing IT support for a remote workforce
• Experience with cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Knowledge of networking principles (e.g., DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively with minimal oversight
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly

Pluses

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Perforce, Github)
• Games development industry experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• ADP Employee Discount Program
• Daily Lunch (in office only)
• Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)

$80,000/year to $130,000/year

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