At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar is on the lookout for a System Administrator who is passionate about providing 24x7 Network Operations and Support.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s large game development studio in Bangalore, India.
WHAT WE DO
- The Rockstar Games Online System Administrator team provides 24x7 Network Operations to our online games, features, and services.
- We provide hands-on NOC services and support to the IT Operations encompassing enterprise, Online, and development environments.
- We build, maintain and plan monitoring systems and infrastructure for upcoming releases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, maintain, and administer Windows/Linux systems in a highly available, public-facing environment.
- Deploy and administer SQL Server 2017/2019 in clustered/non-clustered configurations, with patching and migrations.
- Develop standard operating procedures for high availability, perform routine maintenance, and support root cause analysis efforts.
- Run IIS/.Net C# applications and local VMware multi-cluster environment.
- Ensure high availability during system maintenance, patching, and hardware upgrades.
- Perform L1/L2 MS Active Directory administration and monitor services (Check MK, Splunk, Grafana).
- Provide timely and creative solutions to difficult problems.
- Work with Data Center technicians to plan hardware maintenance and resolve hardware related issues.
REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years of demonstrable ability in a Linux and/or Windows environment using related technologies and standards such as DHCP, DNS, DFS, LDAP, IPSEC, CIFS, SMB, etc.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with IT certifications, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable experience administering systems in high-traffic, public-facing environments, with hands-on experience in VMWare, IIS, SQL Server, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Apache, Mongo, and MySQL.Good understanding of TCP/IP networks, with good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain composed in fast paced situations, balancing multiple projects, and communicating efficiently.
- Proficient in scripting languages: PowerShell/DSC, Bash, Shell, Python, PHP, and/or Perl.
- Strong analytical thinking, with knowledge of complex IT systems, network topology, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with REST API automation, and ability to work with distributed teams to develop automated workflows using PowerShell/DSC and Chef.
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- MCSE/MCITP certification, or equivalent experience.
- RHEL certifications or equivalent experience.
- Experience with supporting online gaming development and production environments.
- General Cisco IOS administration experience for adding removing VLANS, setting up ACLs.
- Experience with L1/L2 MS Active Directory administration.
- Knowledge of C#.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a CV 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.
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