The Role
Maintain and optimize server infrastructure, autobuilders, and testers; install and configure Dell and Supermicro servers; automate provisioning with Ansible and Terraform; and manage monitoring and alerting using Zabbix and Telegraf. The role also supports playtest and streaming setups, hardware troubleshooting, IT support, configuration changes, and procurement. Preferred experience includes cloud technologies, Perforce, Windows Server administration, web and proxy servers, load balancers, and Python or PowerShell scripting.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled System Administrator to join our team. This role involves maintaining and optimizing our server infrastructure, as well as contributing to the design and configuration of new systems.
What you'll do:
- Maintain and optimize the performance and stability of our current servers, autobuilders and testers.
- Install, configure and maintain physical server infrastructure (Dell and Supermicro).
- Automate provisioning and configuration with Ansible and Terraform.
- Build and own monitoring and alerting with Zabbix and Telegraf.
- Collaborate with the rest of the IT team with things such as: playtest setup, town hall meetings, streaming setup, hardware troubleshooting, support tasks, configuration changes, and procurement if needed.
Who you are:
- Curious & Fast Learner: You possess a natural desire to understand how systems function and you quickly absorb new information.
- Self-Driven: You take full ownership of your tasks, proactively identify problems, and are dedicated to finding effective solutions.
- A Doer: You enjoy achieving results and are comfortable switching between high-level architectural planning and hands-on installation and configuration work.
It's nice if you also have:
- Familiarity with web servers, load balancers, and proxy servers.
- Experience with cloud technologies: Kubernetes, Google Compute Engine, and general cloud computing.
- Administration of Perforce Servers.
- Windows Server expertise, specifically DFS, MDT, WDS, and Intune.
- Programming or scripting proficiency in Python or Powershell.
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
The Stockholm location
Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. Our hybrid model requires you to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to foster collaboration and creativity.
Our values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Skills Required
- Maintain and optimize server infrastructure, autobuilders, and testers
- Install, configure, and maintain physical Dell and Supermicro server infrastructure
- Automate provisioning and configuration using Ansible and Terraform
- Build and manage monitoring and alerting with Zabbix and Telegraf
- Familiarity with web servers, load balancers, and proxy servers
- Experience with Kubernetes, Google Compute Engine, and general cloud computing
- Experience administering Perforce Servers
- Windows Server expertise, including DFS, MDT, WDS, and Intune
- Programming or scripting proficiency in Python or PowerShell
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, Rage 2, theHunter: Call of the Wild, and Generation Zero. Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All of Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/
