System Administrator (Network)

The IT team is now looking for a highly motivated and skilled System Administrator to join them. This role involves maintaining and optimizing our existing network and server infrastructure, as well as contributing to the design and configuration of new systems.
What you'll do:

• Design and implement network infrastructure for our Data Center and offices, utilizing technologies such as Linux Firewalls, Ubiquiti UniFi hardware, and Dell Switches.
• Perform comprehensive network administration, including:

Configuring and managing Nftables, Dell Datacenter switches and UNIFI.Implementing OSPF and WAN Optimization.Conducting packet inspection using Wireshark or similar tools.

• Maintain and optimize the performance and stability of our current network and servers.
• Install and configure new network and server hardware.
• Execute general systems administrator duties and support.
• Collaborate with the rest of the IT team with things such as: play test setup, town hall meetings, streaming setup, hardware troubleshooting, support tasks, configuration changes, and procurement if needed

Who you are:

• Curious & Fast Learner: You possess a natural desire to understand how systems function and you quickly absorb new information.
• Self-Driven: You take full ownership of your tasks, proactively identify problems, and are dedicated to finding effective solutions.
• A Doer: You enjoy achieving results and are comfortable switching between high-level architectural planning and hands-on installation and configuration work.

It's nice if you also have:

• Familiarity with web servers, load balancers, and proxy servers.
• Experience with cloud technologies: Kubernetes, Google Compute Engine, and general cloud computing.
• Administration of Perforce Servers.
• Windows Server expertise, specifically DFS, MDT, WDS, and Intune.
• Programming or scripting proficiency in Python or Powershell.

Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
The Stockholm locationOur Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.
Our valuesAt Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
How to applyTo apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.