Event IT Systems Engineer

At ESL FACE IT GROUP, we create worlds beyond gameplay, lifestyle, and culture.

Are you ready for the adventure?

The Esports team plays a pivotal role in designing and bringing to life the most amazing esports products for the community. They contribute to creating exceptional experiences that resonate with users and elevate the world of esports.

As a full-time Systems Engineer in the Event IT department, you will be responsible for the detailed planning and execution of our events worldwide - on-site and remotely.

You will join a team of passionate coworkers and support ESL and Dreamhack productions with your expertise.

Responsibilities include researching and analyzing IT solutions, building/configuring and testing of various infrastructures as well as supporting our leading esports productions.

You will also be responsible for leading projects, developing and documenting standard processes and procedures, and working with other teams in the company.

The Event IT - Systems Engineer reports to an Event IT Manager and is a part of our global Event IT team.

This position will be based in Kuala Lumpur, one of our global production hubs.

What you’ll do:

• You'll be directly involved in preparing and managing the IT infrastructure at ESL events, productions & studios
• Prior to the event, you'll be tasked to gather requirements from all relevant departments, perform venue scouting and plan the infrastructure
• During the event, you'll be responsible for multiple tasks including network implementation and monitoring, PC imaging/troubleshooting, cloud/local VM services and general IT support
• Frequent traveling to set up and support our global esports events
• Work to mature and further develop IT standards and processes
• Continuously document existing and new systems, policies, procedures, and configurations

Application information:

Do you feel ready for the challenge of working at @EFG? Join us for a game-changing career where we will be shaping the journey of esports with diversity and inclusion. We encourage you to apply by filling in our application form including your earliest starting date and your desired salary.

Please apply by adding the requested documents CV or your cover letter in English and preferably in PDF format.

Our Recruitment Process – What to Expect?

Our recruitment team is committed to carefully reviewing and evaluating your application for this role. We will look

at your past studies, work experience, overall passions, as well as your personal relationship with games, to help us gauge the connection between these points and the criteria set forth by our hiring manager for this role. You can expect to be invited for an interview if your experience matches and/or an email notification containing feedback if you didn’t qualify for this round. Either way, you will hear from us!

About us @EFG:

EFG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Each of our brands plays a significant role in creating worlds beyond gameplay.

They build, connect, and nurture beyond game ecosystems to unlock more fun, fame, and fortune for gamers across the globe.

• At ESL we create worlds where everybody can be somebody
• At FACEIT we create a world where the community has the power to shape video games
• At DreamHack we create a world where the gaming community comes to life

Must haves:

• Proven track record as a Systems Engineer or similar role
• Willingness to travel and work on weekends
• Analytical mindset, a problem-solving aptitude and most importantly a proactive can-do-attitude that motivates both internal and external teams
• A high sense of responsibility with the ability to work independently
• Excellent technical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Good knowledge in the mode of operation of firewalls, IP routing and switching, as well as an above-average understanding of all OSI Layers (especially TCP/IP Stack)
• Work experience with Windows administration

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with Jira / Confluence / Gitlab
• Hands-on expertise with Juniper & pfSense
• Practical knowledge of AWS/Azure or other cloud services
• Systems/Network certifications
• Experience with Linux system administration (Debian)
• Proficiency Coding and Scripting (Bash/Python)
• Understanding of Terraform and CI/CD workflows (GitLab)
• Keen gamer/esports fan