Systems Administrator

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar New England seeks a Systems Administrator to provide first and second-line technical support to a large game development team. Responsibilities include managing competing priorities, mentoring junior team members, maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring minimal downtime, and providing out-of-hours support when needed. The role involves building and configuring PCs and consoles, managing Active Directory, maintaining asset inventory, procuring hardware and software, and ensuring secure disposal processes. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Microsoft 10, O365, Active Directory, and SCCM, along with PowerShell scripting experience.
Must have:
  • 4+ years experience as System Administrator
  • Microsoft 10 & O365 expertise
  • Active Directory & SCCM knowledge
  • PowerShell scripting
  • Problem-solving & teamwork skills
Good to have:
  • Group policy understanding
  • Networking & cybersecurity knowledge
  • Linux, OSX, Monday.com experience

Job Details

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

A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar New England is on the lookout for a talented Systems Administrator who possesses a passion for IT and providing first line support within a busy technology driven company. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s newly renovated game development studio in Andover, MA 

WHAT WE DO

  • We are a friendly, close-knit team who are part of the larger global R* IT family.
  • We provide desktop hardware and software support to the studio, including installation, maintenance and purchasing.
  • Our main goal is to give the highest level of service to ensure minimal downtime for the end user.
  • We are process and procedure driven with an emphasis on accurate documentation.
  • We work in a very fast paced environment with new challenges around every corner.
  • We are always very security oriented with a drive for protecting company IP.
  • We are environmentally aware ensuring we recycle all our old IT kit and printer toners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide first and second-line technical support to a large game development team.
  • Act as a key point of contact for technical knowledge and expertise.
  • Manage competing priorities effectively ensuring that all relevant parties are informed of project status/changes.
  • Help mentor, train and develop more junior members of the team.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and support the company’s goals and values.
  • Follow and adhere to processes and procedures whilst checking and advising where things can be improved upon.
  • Communicate effectively with IT management and provide regular updates.
  • Provide out of hours support when the need arises.
  • Build, deploy and configure PC’s and development consoles for new/existing employees.
  • Install and upgrade software using Microsoft SCCM.
  • Upgrade hardware and peripherals as required by the development teams.
  • Active Directory – Managing Users, Computers, Groups and OU structures.
  • Maintain asset inventory, including regular physical stock checks.
  • Document and maintain accurate installation and procedure guides.
  • Moving IT equipment to help with studio and team re-organisation.
  • Procurement of all Hardware, software, peripherals, etc.
  • IT storeroom housekeeping, hardware recycling and maintain secure disposal processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4+ year of professional System Administrator or equivalent experience.

SKILLS

  • Expertise of Microsoft 10 and O365.
  • Thorough understanding of Active Directory.
  • Strong knowledge of SCCM.
  • Powershell scripting experience.
  • Knowledge of Linux Ubuntu and Apple OSX.
  • Familiarity of Monday or another industry standard management tool.
  • Experience of project management.
  • High-level problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with ServiceNow or some other ticketing system.
  • Good understanding of gaming hardware.
  • Ability to install, upgrade and maintain PC workstation hardware.
  • Ability to work well within a team and use own initiative.
  • Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow instruction and processes.
  • Self-motivated and organized.
  • Customer service focus.
  • Willing to work additional hours to meet the demands of the role.
  • Willing to be flexible with regards to shift patterns.
  • On call to cover out of hours support for the studio at busy periods.

 PLUSES

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

  • An understanding of Group policy and basic troubleshooting experience.
  • Knowledge of networking and cyber security.

HOW TO APPLY

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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

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, or race.

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Known for our dedication to quality and authenticity, a career at Rockstar Games is an opportunity to work on some of the most cutting edge, creatively rewarding and challenging projects available in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.


We offer successful candidates highly competitive salary and compensation packages, including a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees. Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.

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