Systems Engineer, Automation New

Rockstar Games

Systems Engineer, Automation New

Salary Not Specified

Rockstar Games, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 25fbcfc7b199432497bddbed16294e66

Full Job Description

  • We maintain our infrastructure to the highest standard, with an emphasis on preventative actions rather than reactive.

  • We constantly review our processes with the aim of automating wherever possible.

  • We are a team spread across 3 continents, that work closely together, to achieve our goals to a high standard, always., Automating deployment and maintenance of a wide range of infrastructure, comprising network, servers, storage, and compute (mostly on-premise)

  • Managing and deploying Windows and Linux servers using DevOps methodology.

  • Supporting day-to-day IT Operations to drive maximum system uptime.

    A minimum of 3+ years' experience as a systems engineer or similar role.

  • Industry standard qualifications MCSE/VCP or industry equivalent are advantageous but not essential., Strong programming skills in one or more of Powershell, Python, Ansible.

  • Strong background working with on-prem Kubernetes deployments.

  • Experience automating IT processes, systems and deployments.

  • Experience with configuration management systems Puppet, Ansible Tower.

  • Passionate about DevOps methodology and "infrastructure as code".

  • Experience with Runbook automation tools, e.g. RunDeck.

  • Windows server installation and administration (Active directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS/R, Office 365).

  • Linux configuration and administration skills (RHEL/Ubuntu).

  • VMware/Nutanix/Hypervisor, installation and administration via vCLI/API/Ansible.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team or individually as required.

  • Self-motivated & confident.

  • Excellent documentation skills with high attention to detail.

  • Experience with taking projects from planning through to completion.

  • Ability to handle high pressure situations.

  • Capacity to juggle a mixture of break-fix and project work, managing individual priorities and deadlines.

  • Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours, or out of hours as required., Good understanding of design and architectural patterns.

  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (Jenkins, TeamCity).

  • Version control system exposure (GitHub/Perforce/Subversion).

    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 Games is on the lookout for a talented IT Systems Engineer with a focus on scripting and automation who possess a passion for IT.

    This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.