Platform Systems Engineer
Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Platform Systems Engineer

Reporting To: IT Engineering Manager

Department: Information Technology

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Your Mission

The Platform Systems Engineer works with the systems and network staff involved in the implementation, migration and maintenance of systems solutions across the global enterprise. He / she require previous experience designing, implementing and supporting mid-to-Enterprise level systems solutions. He /she will routinely participate as a leader / member in local / global projects, and assist and contribute to establishment of policies, procedures and standards across the IT organization. The position will require input to improve the team's overall management of systems globally. This position requires participation and contribution to various global initiatives such as automation, virtualization, file services, Linux/Windows systems. This position is a 3rd tier support engineer and will participate in 24 X 7 On-Call support rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for participating in a broad range of activities, including but not limited to:

Virtualization:

* Implementation, management and maintenance of various Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere/vRealize Products and hardware


* Datastore creation, deployment, and maintenance


* Server deployment and configuration through automation tools


* Implement and support private and public cloud infrastructure


* Support and management of clustered hypervisors including the infrastructure and hardware


* Performance troubleshooting


* Disaster recovery / Patching / business continuance



Linux:

* Implementation, manage, and maintenance of various versions of Linux systems


* Build and configure server environments using standard configurations and automation tools where possible.


* Setup, configure, and support NFS attached storage


* Performance troubleshooting


* Disaster recovery / Patching / business continuance



File Services:

* Enterprise class NAS installation/administration/maintenance with current technologies and vendors


* Replication, backup and configuration for file storage systems


* Setup, configure, and support NFS, ISCSI, and CIFS shares


* Management and administration of our corporate SFTP server



Hardware Support:

* Build servers and configure for high availability / redundancy


* Troubleshoot existing systems and migrate / upgrade when necessary


* Technical knowledge of physical server components / hardware


* SAN / NAS storage hardware



Global Support:

* Globally assist all divisions with implementation, migration, and design / re-design of new and existing technology solutions.


* Adhere to global standards in IT processes (account management, permissions, naming convention, etc.)


* Utilize Centralized Helpdesk system for support requests


* Create and maintain detailed IT documentation for applications / solutions


* Assist to define global standards, policies and procedures


* Project management and assignments as required


* On call 24 / 7 as needed



Backups:

* Manage backups using Replication techniques and Software


* Assist in defining disaster recovery / business continuance strategies in an enterprise environment



Additional Responsibilities:

* Provide responsible, timely, detailed status of assigned projects


* Provide reasonable and timely communications for any downtime and outages


* Ability to attend and be part of regular meetings for assigned projects and operations


* Ability to interact with all level of company personnel including offshore and vendor support



Player Profile

* 3+ years exp. as a Systems Engineer with a demonstrated ability to play a significant role and successfully manage and complete complex projects


* BS Degree in a technology related field or related work experience


* Experience with Tier 3 escalations for virtualization, Linux/Unix/Windows systems, and Files services.


* Exemplary troubleshooting skills of complex mission critical systems


* Ensure the accurate and timely communication, preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports, records and documentation.


* Travel to other divisions as needed for support, system moves and installation


* Ability to interface effectively and decisively with all levels of management, departments, Global Security, and outside vendors


* Ability to lead projects to completion with proper documentation and knowledge


* Experience working in a fast pace enterprise level environment


* Being able to work within standard SLA's and change management procedures


* Experience in level 3 support, configuration, and deployment with VMware/Hyper-V/LDOM at both the Hypervisor and VM level.


* Experience in level 3 support, configuration, and deployment of Linux, storage, and backup systems



Desired Skills:

* Linux OS


* Linux System Admin experience


* ESXI/vSphere 4.1 - 6.5


* vSAN, VVol


* vRealize Suite


* Azure/AWS


* Hyper-V 2012R2 including SCVMM


* Netapp, Nimble, EMC


* Veeam/Netbackup/Cohesity/Replication


* Patching using automation tools such as Big Fix


* Cisco UCS Enclosures/Blades/Standalone hardware


* Variety of scripting languages and the ability to script to process large scale environments



Your Platform

We're headquartered in Santa Monica, California, housing multiple teams across many disciplines of Marketing, PR, Sales, Supply Chain and other corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal, Facilities and Finance. Santa Monica is the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivalled rigor to create the biggest and best entertainment experiences in the world.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world's largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

We're proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies To Work For®" for four consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies," and "Future 50" lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

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