System Engineer

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.
Who We Are...
NetherRealm Studios, a leading video game developer is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join their Game Technology Services Team.
If you thrive in high-performance datacenter environments, excel at managing multiple cloud environments, and have a passion for constant growth and technical challenges, then this position may be the perfect fit for you.
Join our Game Technology Services team and immerse yourself in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment where you'll have the chance to showcase your skills. As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting game technology within our datacenters and cloud environments. You'll have the opportunity to work with multiple cloud environments, taking on complex challenges and continuously expanding your technical expertise.
If you're motivated by the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with a talented team, and further develop your technical skills, then look no further. This position offers the perfect blend of innovation, growth, and excitement.
The Job
Take the next step in your career and join our leading video game development studio as a Systems Engineer within the Game Technology Services Team. Let your passion and skills thrive in an environment that values your dedication and rewards your contributions.
The Daily
Responsible for addressing the specific needs of game development and ensuring that all systems are running optimally.
Leads the engineering and development of innovative technologies and best practices for internal and external hosting of AWS and VMWare systems in support of strategic plans, roadmap, and system and game development lifecycle management. Implements complex and comprehensive solutions related to performance, availability of systems and security
Provides maintenance, management, and support of current On-Prem and Cloud infrastructure. Manages vendor relationship and performance pertaining to engineering, design, technology roadmap and system optimization.
Collaborate with the game development software engineers to improve supportability, stability, and robustness of custom server software and infrastructure
Provides leadership and execution of initiatives related to capacity and planning, high availability and overall hosting security standards
The Essentials

• Proficient in operating within a Linux/Unix environment (RedHat, Amazon Linux, etc.).
• Experienced with configuration and management of complex environments running on Cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, etc.).
• SaaS administration experience, including identity management (OKTA, AWS IAM, SSO), troubleshooting and vendor engagement.
• Demonstrate the ability to efficiently utilize system monitoring tools such as Datadog and Solarwinds for effective performance monitoring and automated testing.
• Experience with automation/configuration management (e.g., Ansible, AWS Cloud Formation and Terraform).
• Able to read and write scripts in Python, Bash, PowerShell or some other administrative language.
• DevOps toolchain and concepts, particularly configuration and monitoring (e.g., TeamCity, GitHub Actions, Containers / Kubernetes).
• Experienced in design, implementation, and systems capacity planning (NetApp, Cisco USC, and VMware).
• An understanding of network technologies including firewalls, content filters, routing/switching, VLANs, and wireless.
• An understanding of and an interest in emerging technologies and industry standards.
• Solid understanding of virtual and physical network, storage, and security concepts and practices.
• Capable of designing, implementing, and supporting automated tools and processes to enhance infrastructure visibility and supportability.
• Experienced with Version Control software (e.g Perforce, Git)
• Working knowledge of core Internet Protocols and services (e.g., IP, TCP, UDP, NTP, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, SSH, SMB, NFS, syslog) required.
• Strong technical skill set and ability to learn innovative technologies quickly.

The Nice To Haves

• Previous game development support is a plus.
• Self-starter and ability to work without supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to describe in detail the steps and approach taken to complete your tasks.
• Experienced with Microsoft Windows OS (including Windows 2016/2019 servers) within a mixed environment.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of Microsoft products including but not limited to: Active Directory, Microsoft Configuration Manager, PowerShell, Exchange, and Office 365.

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].