IT Manager (Part-Time)

7 Months ago • All levels • DevOps • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Manage and maintain IT infrastructure for a gaming studio. Must have strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems, Active Directory, and Azure Entra management. Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware and Proxmox is essential. Strong stakeholder management and process improvement skills are required.
Must have:
  • Windows, Linux
  • Active Directory
  • Virtualization platforms
  • Stakeholder management
Good to have:
  • Gaming industry
  • Emerging IT trends
  • IT consultancy
  • Cloud based solutions
Perks:
  • Relocation support
  • Work from home

Job Details

YOUR ROLE
As an IT Manager Consultant at PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions, manage, maintain and supply all services and equipment that is related to allowing our development teams to perform their tasks on a day to day basis. Our studio is producing unique technology in gaming, requiring out of the box thinking of our whole team, including IT, looking for creative solutions to address requirements from the development teams and improve processes so they have visibility, transparency, discoverability, and are easier to understand and use.

This is a part time 12-month Fixed Term Contract (2-3 days per week) beginning in January, with the possibility to transition to full time.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement long-term IT strategies, leading projects to simplify and standardize our infrastructure while identifying future needs and recommending solutions that support the studio's growth.  
  •  Collaborate with stakeholders in engineering, finance, executive leadership, and HR to align IT priorities with company goals.
  • Manage hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure, prioritising open-source solutions and vendor-agnostic systems where possible.
  • Ensure high availability of systems, minimising disruptions and supporting VPN access for remote teams across Europe.
  • Proactively identify long-term infrastructure needs, balancing cost efficiency with strategic solutions.
  • Oversee and schedule tasks for IT staff, using tools like Jira and Confluence for visibility and transparency.
  • Maintain on premise software installations (such as GitLab and Helix Core) to ensure they are kept up to date, maintenance is performed, and the data is backed up securely
  • Enhance application deployment, file-sharing, and collaboration tools for improved workflows and user accessibility. 
YOUR PROFILE
  • Experience in IT Management or similar roles with proven experience managing IT projects in fast paced technical environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows (10/11, Server 2016/2019), Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), and FreeBSD operating systems, including Active Directory and Azure Entra management.
  • Hands-on experience with critical applications like Perforce, Gitlab, Jenkins-based CI, and high-performance clustered storage systems.
  • Proficiency with virtualization platforms such as VMware and Proxmox, as well as networking, routing, and storage solutions.
  • Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) tools, including Ansible, to streamline deployment and configuration.
  • Strong stakeholder management and process improvement skills, with the ability to document, streamline, and prioritize IT workflows, enhancing communication and transparency with stakeholders. 
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
  • Experience or interest in working within the gaming industry
  • Familiarity with emerging IT trends and tools that could benefit a modern game development studio.
  • Background in IT consultancy or similar roles
  • Experience with on-premise and cloud based solutions
LOCATION
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Hybrid)
About us
At PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions we believe in a flexible work environment driven by honesty and transparency, empowering both developers and researchers to build the tools that can form the foundation of a new generation of interactive worlds. We are a passionate team of committed individuals from all over the world, working towards building the kind of experience that is only now becoming possible. We believe that the longstanding dream of a massive, immersive world where players are free to do whatever they want is closer than ever before, and we believe that we can make it happen.

PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions is an independent development studio based in Amsterdam, focused on creating massive sandbox worlds. Our multi-disciplinary team is using an array of new and emerging technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with open worlds in gaming. Our goal is to build deep, systemic playgrounds on a planetary scale, populated by thousands of players.

MELBA Team is PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions’ applied research division. Project Melba is a new simulation engine being built from the ground up, utilizing data-driven design, multi-core processing and machine learning at its foundation in order to power virtual worlds on a scale beyond the capabilities of current technology. 

BENEFITS (NETHERLANDS)

Building a world
Join our group of talented and passionate people from all over the world working towards building the future of gaming. 

Going Dutch
We go by the Dutch law and start with a 12-month contract with the intent to offer a permanent contract afterwards. 

Relocation support
If you are not living in the Netherlands yet, we will support, you and your close ones during the relocation process.

Convenient location & commuting allowance
Our centrally located office is easy to get to from any part of the Netherlands, and we will reimburse you for your commute. 

Comprehensive benefits 
We provide a contribution to your health insurance and pension as well as a work from home allowance - we got you covered! 


13th month salary
Enjoy a 13th month of salary at the end of the year for a little extra holiday money. If you haven’t been with us a full year, you’ll still get a pro-rata bonus based on how long you’ve been employed.

Flexible Schedule
You are free to work and hang out with us every day in our Amsterdam Studio. If you prefer to work from home, you can take advantage of three work-from-home days a week.

All you can eat
No need to worry about drinks, snacks, and lunch while in the studio.

Vacation
You will have 25 days off and 3 extra studio days off throughout the year. You can also celebrate your birthday with an extra day off! 


EMPLOYEES WORKING REMOTELY

Benefits differ per country but we grant a 13th month salary to all our employees.

REACH OUT TO US

If there is anything you would like to know before hitting the "APPLY" button you can always reach out to one of our Recruiters:

Email Natalia Grajek 

Email Eddie O'Connor

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About The Company

PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions is an independent development studio based in Amsterdam focused on creating sandbox worlds on a massive scale. Our team of game developers and researchers are using machine learning and other modern technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with open worlds in gaming. Our goal is to build deep, systemic playgrounds hundreds of kilometers wide and populated by thousands of players. 

At PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions we believe in a flexible work environment driven by honesty and transparency, empowering both developers and researchers to build the tools that can form the foundation of a new generation of interactive worlds. We are a passionate team of committed individuals from all over the world, working towards building the kind of experience that is only now becoming possible. 

Founder Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene is widely regarded as the creator of the battle royale genre, originally developing the mode as a mod for the ARMA series of games before creating the industry-defining hit PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG), which has sold more than 75 million copies on PC and console and topped mobile charts in 150 countries. Since 2018, he has been working on how to apply those same core values of scale and player freedom to new types of gameplays and even larger worlds.

We believe that the longstanding dream of a massive, immersive world where players are free to do whatever they want is closer than ever before, and we believe that we can make it happen.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

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