Associate Systems Engineer

Company: Sega Europe Ltd (Creative Assembly)Location: Horsham, UKPosition: Associate Systems Engineer 
Role Overview:
As a Systems Engineer, you will be integral to maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure, mostly focussed on the systems used directly by our developers to ensure we maintain a consistent, reliable service. Our team’s key focus is to ensure there is minimal downtime in the game development process due to IT related issues under our purview.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in management and maintenance of Perforce and Gitlab
• Manage and maintain Debian-based Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS).
• Utilize Linux management tools such as Puppet, Foreman, and RHEL Satellite for system configuration and administration.
• Automate and script Linux tasks using Bash and Ansible.
• Create and maintain documentation for IT systems in our Atlassian Confluence instances for solutions and processes.
• Support O365/Entra and other SaaS applications.
• Maintain good working relationships with the game development teams to assist in identifying areas to focus and facilitate development timelines where possible in IT work

 Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Perforce (P4/Helix Core) administration
• Proficiency in managing Debian-based Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS).
• Experience with Linux management tools (Puppet, Foreman, RHEL Satellite).
• Skilled in Linux automation and scripting (Bash, Ansible).
• Basic server hardware maintenance experience (Rack mounting, cabling, hardware upgrades)
• Basic familiarity with Windows Server management (Setup, configuration, application installation/management)

 Desirable (Non-essential) Skills:

• Familiarity with VMWare and/or Proxmox virtualization technologies.
• Experience with storage management systems (Nimble/Alletra).
• Familiarity with O365/Entra and SaaS administration.
• Exposure to logging and monitoring tools.

 Personality (Soft Skills):

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Keen problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently and manage time effectively.
• A curious nature and a desire to continuously learn and improve

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate and talented team dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive work-life balance.

 We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. How to Apply: If you are excited about the prospect of working with a team that shares your passion for gaming and technology, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role.
 
Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.