WINDOWS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (STUDIO BASED) Nottingham, England
Job description
Deep Silver Dambuster Studios is looking for an experienced Windows Systems Administrator to join our talented IT Team.
As Windows System Administrator you will be supporting internal development teams in troubleshooting and investigating technical issues with Windows Servers and Services. Reporting to the Studio IT Manager you will be responsible for building and maintaining Server hardware and Virtual Servers, whilst developing a strong, trusting working relationship with internal development teams.
If you believe in our core values of Passion, Quality and Teamwork, and have some of the required skills and experience listed below, then we would love to hear from you. If you are successful in your application, you'll be joining us at an exciting time as we work on the highly anticipated zombie-slaying RPG, Dead Island 2.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintenance and development of our physical and virtual (VMware) Windows server infrastructure.
- Working with the IT Team and external support companies on infrastructure improvements projects etc. in order to keep up with new technologies.
- Providing 3rd line technical support.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and Hardware.
- Proficient with Windows Server versions 2012 R2 onwards.
- Experience with Cloud services (O365, AWS, etc.)
- Ability to explain problems and solutions clearly to non-technical users.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice to haves
- Relevant Windows server management qualifications or equivalent knowledge
- VMware administration knowledge
- SAN Storage Principles and working knowledge
Unsure whether you meet all the criteria for this role?
Dambuster Studios is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. So even if you are worried you don't tick every box, but you still think you'd be a good fit, we want to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
Aside from the opportunity to help shape the next instalment in the AAA Dead Island franchise, we are a studio that offers a host of benefits and perks.
- An industry competitive salary.
- A creative and collaborative work environment with genuine opportunities to progress within the studio.
- Cutting edge development environment with access to the latest technologies.
- Funded learning and development opportunities.
- An experienced, passionate, and diverse team.
- A vibrant, modern and well-serviced city centre location.
- Gym membership scheme.
- Free financial advice.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Relocation Assistance.
and a whole host of other soft benefits that help make Dambuster Studios such a great place to work:
- Flexible working around core hours.
- Support and encouragement to participate in outreach opportunities.
- Quarterly company funded team building events.
- Weekly treats: including breakfast on Mondays and pastries on Fridays.
- Free fruit, hot drinks and cold drinks.
- Annual Christmas party and family focused summer BBQ.
- Peer nominated SuperStar of the month award.
- Employee led Diversity Council and Wellbeing Committee.
