Endpoint Systems Engineer II
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.
While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.
The ChallengeThe Systems Endpoint Engineering team focuses on Windows and macOS management, including operating system deployment, application packaging and deployment, software updates and patching, policy building, and desktop automation.
We are actively looking for an Endpoint Systems Engineer with a broad range of skills focused on endpoint management and scripting. Our ideal candidate has a rich and diverse technical background, is creative and passionate about IT endpoint systems, as well as standardization, optimization, and automation. Furthermore, this candidate will have at least three years of consistent experience architecting, engineering, implementing, and supporting large scale endpoint and device management systems to accommodate end-users, developers, and both internal and external customers.
Candidates are expected to be aware of industry changes and plan to stay ahead of industry advancements to allow them to help guide the use and implementation of technology standards at Take-Two.
What You’ll Take On- Lead in the design and maintenance of our current device management systems
- Device management and automation, including Desktop (Windows, MacOS), VDI, and Mobile Device management
- Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software, system management tools, and desktop hardware.
- Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time of any task
- Proactively ensure the highest levels of availability for all systems
- Monitor and resolve alerting issues for all Endpoint related systems
- Monitor and test system performance for potential bottlenecks, and collaborate to drive solutions and implement changes
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for team related assets and domains
- Work closely with vendors and other IT personnel to identify and resolve issues with systems and infrastructure
- Minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience, preferably working in a similar role
- Authoritative with both Windows and macOS, including installing, configuring and problem-solving issues
- Experience designing, building, and managing endpoint management systems (e.g., SCCM, Intune, WorkspaceOne, Jamf)
- Experience packaging and automating software installs (Windows and macOS)
- Experience creating and managing Windows based images
- Experience with managing mobile devices (iOS and Android)
- Practical networking experience (4 layer model, TCP/IP) including diagnosing, and remediating basic network issues (e.g., firewalls)
- Demonstrable ability to write and debug automation tools and scripts (e.g., PowerShell, shell scripts, Python)
- Strong knowledge of MS products and licensing (365, Windows, Office, Server, etc…)
- Experience creating and deploying group policies
- Strong ability to learn new technologies, dive into challenges and provide direction to junior engineers.
- Capable of written and verbal communication among both technical and non-technical audience
- Demonstrates strong cognitive flexibility (i.e., the ability to have thoughtful opinions loosely held)
- Experience managing Visual Studio in a development environment
- Experience with Horizon VDI
- Experience in the administration of Adobe CC products
- Experience with Apple DEP and VPP
- Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
- Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
- Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
- Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
- Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and more!
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,100 and $134,840 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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