Lead Systems Engineer

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge

The Systems Engineering team crafts, builds, deploys and maintains a wide variety of IT infrastructure using the latest standards and technologies.

We are actively looking for a Lead Systems Engineer skilled in Active Directory, Identity, Exchange and general purpose IT skills. Our ideal candidate has a rich and diverse technical background, is creative and passionate about IT systems, as well as standardisation, optimisation, and automation. Furthermore, this candidate will have experience architecting, engineering, implementing, and supporting directory/identity-related solutions, single sign-on platforms, and email and collaboration systems.

Candidates are expected to stay aware of industry changes and plan to keep ahead of industry advancements to help guide the use and implementation of technology at Take-Two.
 

What You’ll Take On

• Run an Active Directory and Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure environment
• Administer a Microsoft Hybrid Exchange environment and Google Workspace environment
• Manage automation, standards and policies around user accounts and permissions
• Monitor, test and resolve issues for all IAM systems, and collaborate to drive solutions and implement changes
• Provide top level support for IAM assets, create and maintain documentation, and participate in rotating on-call schedule
• Install and maintain mail transfer agents and email hygiene systems, and find solutions for mail flow issues
   

What You Bring

• Experience driving direction and enforcing standards for an IT team
• Expert with Active Directory architecture, permissions, and administration, and with solving replication, performance, and other related issues
• Extensive experience in deployment and management of Exchange Server or Exchange Online, and/or Gmail administration
• Setup and administration of email hygiene solutions (e.g. Ironport, Proofpoint)
• In depth knowledge of SAML and OIDC configuration for authentication to applications, and mastery of at least one SSO/identity platform (Okta, OneLogin, Azure, etc.)
• Proficient with Windows Server, including installing, configuring, and problem solving issues
• Sophisticated knowledge of Microsoft Certificate Authority template creation, configuration and deployment
• Experience managing environments focused on automation and scripting (e.g. Powershell)
• Strong ability to learn new technologies and dive into unique challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication among both technical and non-technical audiences
   

Great to Have

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Entra Connect, and other Azure/Entra technologies
• Experience with infrastructure as code solutions (e.g., Terraform) and code collaboration solutions (e.g., Github)
• Experience diagnosing logs via SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk)
   

WHAT WE OFFER YOU 

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 and $182,780 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com