Senior IT Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and operational support of Linux and Windows platforms in a production environment
• Architect and support enterprise server hardware, including platform selection, RAID configuration, and firmware lifecycle management
• Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise and distributed storage platforms such as Ceph, NFS-based NAS, and SAN architectures
• Design and maintain high-availability and load-balanced systems, including clustered servers
• Define and own the monitoring, alerting, and observability strategy for infrastructure platforms
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on hardware selection and lifecycle planning
• Establish technical standards, patterns, and documentation for the Systems Administration team
• Act as the technical lead during infrastructure incidents, driving restoration efforts and post-incident reviews
• Ensure infrastructure designs align with security standards and requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant enterprise IT experience in a senior or lead infrastructure role
• Strong Linux and Windows administration and engineering experience in production environments
• Hands-on experience with enterprise server hardware and firmware management
• Experience with enterprise storage and distributed storage systems; Ceph experience strongly preferred
• Strong scripting and automation skills, preferably Python and/or PowerShell
• Proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP; Infoblox experience is a plus
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana
• Ability to lead and mentor Systems Administrators
• Availability for varying hours and on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

About the Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, SIE is a dynamic technology company delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people worldwide.