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Systems Administrator II

PlayStation Global

Full-time

San Mateo, CA

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a versatile and highly motivated Systems Engineer/Administrator with a broad technical skillset to support and enhance our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a "jack of all trades" with hands-on experience across cloud environments (especially Azure), scripting, infrastructure automation, database management, and hardware/server support. You will play a key role in maintaining reliable system operations while contributing to the design, deployment, and support of both on-prem and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Azure & Cloud Administration:

Deploy, configure, and manage services within Microsoft Azure. Optimize cost and performance, and ensure high availability and security across cloud-hosted applications.

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Use Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure. Maintain reusable modules and version-controlled configurations.

  • Server & Hardware Support:

Perform regular server maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting across Windows and Linux platforms. Provide hands-on support for physical hardware, including diagnostics and replacement.

  • Database Administration:

Manage MongoDB clusters, including deployment, performance tuning, backup, replication, and failover strategies.

  • Scripting & Automation:

Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate repetitive tasks, monitor systems, and support CI/CD pipelines.

  • System Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Utilize monitoring tools to proactively detect issues, analyze system performance, and troubleshoot incidents across the tech stack.

  • Security & Compliance:

Implement and maintain security best practices across systems, ensure patching is up to date, and support compliance initiatives (e.g., logging, access control).

  • Collaboration & Documentation:

Work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to support project initiatives. Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and SOPs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 3–7 years of experience in a Systems Engineer, System Admin, or similar IT infrastructure role.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Azure services and cloud administration.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation.
  • Strong knowledge of MongoDB deployment and administration.
  • Familiarity with both Windows and Linux servers.
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Solid understanding of networking, virtualization, DNS, and Active Directory.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues and perform physical server maintenance (if onsite).
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Nagios, etc.).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Azure certifications a plus
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
  • Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization platforms
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Profit sharing

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Worthington, OH 43085 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worthington, OH 43085