Senior Systems Administrator
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Job Location:
San Ramon, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 117000 - 160000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Driven by people. Inspired by challenges. Relentless to deliver creative excellence.
At the intersection of art design and technology lies Striking Distance Studios. We are a AAA development studio within the San Ramon Hills of the San Francisco Bay Area.
To us excellence is not a skill but an attitude!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Striking Distance Studios is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT Operations team and support the infrastructure that powers our AAA game development studio. This role is responsible for maintaining the reliability security and performance of our hybrid IT environment including on-premise infrastructure cloud services network systems and studio production environments.
As a senior member of the IT team you will work closely with developers artists and studio operations to ensure systems remain stable secure and optimized for game development workflows. This position requires a hands-on technical professional who is comfortable managing infrastructure while also assisting with escalated support requests across the studio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems & Infrastructure Administration
- Administer and maintain core IT infrastructure including Windows macOS and Linux systems
- Manage on-premise servers virtualization environments storage systems and SaaS platforms
- Monitor system performance availability and capacity to ensure reliable studio operations
- Perform system updates patching and lifecycle maintenance across infrastructure systems
- Maintain backup systems and support disaster recovery readiness
Network Infrastructure Support
- Assist in managing and maintaining studio network infrastructure including switches firewalls and wireless networks
- Support networking platforms such as Cisco Meraki and Palo Alto environments
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues impacting developer workstations servers and studio services
- Monitor network performance and assist with improvements to reliability and capacity
- Maintain core networking services including DNS DHCP and VLAN configuration
Build Infrastructure & Development Systems
- Maintain and support studio build infrastructure and build servers used by development teams
- Assist in managing build farm systems and ensuring build stability and availability
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues affecting build performance or development workflows
- Support systems used by development teams including version control environments such as Perforce
- Work with development teams to ensure studio infrastructure supports efficient game development pipelines
Identity & Access Management
- Administer identity and access systems including Active Directory Okta and other authentication platforms
- Manage user provisioning and access control across enterprise systems and SaaS applications
- Support secure onboarding and offboarding processes for studio employees and contractors
Security & System Health
- Assist in maintaining secure infrastructure through system hardening vulnerability remediation and patch management
- Monitor security alerts and assist in incident response activities
- Work with internal security teams to ensure systems follow studio security standards
Escalated IT Support
- Serve as an escalation point for complex IT support issues across the studio
- Assist with troubleshooting workstation application and infrastructure issues when required
- Support endpoint management platforms such as Jamf Intune or similar tools
- Work with the IT team to maintain a high level of service and responsiveness for studio staff
Documentation & Operational Processes
- Maintain documentation for infrastructure systems operational procedures and troubleshooting guides
- Contribute to operational improvements and standardization across studio systems
- Assist in managing infrastructure projects and technology rollouts
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 - 6 years of experience in systems administration IT infrastructure or IT operations
- Strong experience administering Windows macOS and Linux systems
- Experience managing Active Directory Okta or other identity management systems
- Experience supporting virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS DHCP VLANs routing firewalls)
- Experience supporting cloud environments such as AWS Azure or GCP
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure networking and endpoint environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced studio environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting game development studios or creative production environments
- Experience with Perforce
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine development environments
- Experience supporting build servers or build farm environments
- Experience with endpoint management platforms (Jamf Intune SCCM)
- Experience supporting Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco Meraki networking environments
- Experience supporting hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure Administrator
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- CompTIA Network or Security
- Okta Certified Professional
Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas to begin the interactive process.
EEOC statement
KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
In California the expected salary range for this position is $117000-$160000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience education skills and location.
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