Systems Engineer

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a passionate and talented Systems Engineer to focus on IT Operations. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.   

• The Rockstar Games IT team delivers global IT systems infrastructure to Rockstar's development teams. 
• We maintain our infrastructure to the highest standard, with an emphasis on preventative actions rather than reactive. 
• We constantly review our processes with the aim of automating wherever possible. 
• We are a team spread across 3 continents, that work closely together, to achieve our goals to a high standard, always. 

• Supporting day-to-day IT Operations to drive maximum system uptime. 
• Incident management of reported problems through to resolution. 
• Using SRE methodologies to resolve incidents in a permanent, repeatable manner. 
• Deploying and maintaining Windows and Linux servers using DevOps methodology. 

• 5+ years’ experience in the IT industry.  
• 1+ years’ experience in a third level support position.  
• Windows server installation and administration (Active directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS/R, Office 365).
• Linux server configuration and administration skills (Ubuntu/RHEL). 
• VMware/Nutanix/Hypervisor, installation and administration via vCLI/API/Ansible. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team or individually as required. 
• Self-motivated & confident with the ability to adjust and respond to rapidly shifting priorities. 
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours, or out of hours as required. 

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. 

• Experience scripting with Powershell or Python languages. 
• Good understanding of design and architectural patterns. 
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery. 
• Database configuration and administration (MySQL/Percona/MSSQL). 
• Version control system exposure (Perforce/Git/Subversion). 
• Containerization administration and configuration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Exposure to working with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Pulumi).
• Experience with configuration management systems (Puppet/Ansible/AWX). 
• Industry standard qualifications MCSE/CCNA/VCP or industry equivalent are advantageous but not essential. 

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                            

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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