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System Administrator (Open to Remote)
1 year ago
Team Name:
IT - Corporate ApplicationsJob Title:
System Administrator (Open to Remote)Requisition ID:
R009591Job Description:
DevOps Engineer
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an enthusiastic DevOps Engineer to join our Corporate Applications group in Irvine, CA. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be one of the main points of contact for all things backend engineering of a broad suite of applications. Today, the Systems Administration and Engineering group is mainly focused on improving the performance and stability of our Atlassian stack, but we’re interested in long-term sustainability and operational awareness for a variety of systems. If you are excited to problem solve in a fast-paced environment where you can see the impact of your efforts, Blizzard is the place for you! Are you up for the challenge?
Responsibilities
- Build tools to help manage and implement software upgrades and patches
- Design and engineer solutions to help support advanced troubleshooting and avoid repetitive tasks
- Implement effective monitoring and alerting for all Corporate Applications services
- Proactively maintain and develop backend systems infrastructure
- Participate in the improvements of the stability, efficiency, and scalability of our environments
- Oversee routine maintenance procedures and perform systematic testing.
- Help shape the DevOps culture, tooling, delivery methods and best practices
- Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions consistent with industry best practices
- Be a trusted escalation point for our services team and customers, sharing a 24x7 on-call rotation
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience supporting Linux in a professional setting
- 3+ years of experience working in a DevOps or SRE-related role
- 3+ years of experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, and/or Groovy scripting
- Experience working in a DevOps or SRE-related role
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL and/or MS SQL
- Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform etc.)
- Extensive experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef
- Proficiency in one or more monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, Logstash, etc.,)
- Proficiency with IT infrastructure: networking, storage, security
- Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Knowledge Base Articles (KBs)
- Experience with program management methodologies and working with Program Managers
- Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
Pluses
- Certification with ITIL Frameworks
- Experience supporting a live service
- Experience in performing Jira/Confluence installations, migrations, and add-on installation
- Linux certification
- Experience working with Product Design groups
- Video game industry experience
- Passion for Blizzard games
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We've worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences‚ ever. Join us!
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