CONTRACT - Systems Administrator

Nintendo•Redmond, WA

2d•$38 - $61

About The Position

Systems Administrator for the Nintendo Technology Development Inc. (NTD) organization will be responsible for supporting and expanding our IT infrastructure services and applications for our development community. This role is part of our IT organization and will work closely with DevOps and Engineering teams.

Requirements

4-5 years in Systems administration, specifically with a strong emphasis on managing and supporting large-scale infrastructure environments Windows
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Intune, Office365 Applications
Strong foundation in computing, networking, storage and security solutions
Strong foundation in operating systems management (Windows, Linux)
Automation mastery: Good skills in Ansible, Powershell, Python/bash scripting
Experience with managing endpoint solutions using Microsoft Intune, including device configuration, policy management, and application deployment
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Associates or bachelor’s in computer information systems or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Linux+, Windows Client Pro and Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert are a strong plus.
Valid passport may be required.

Responsibilities

Installs and supports internally developed systems and third-party licensed software
Configures servers and operating systems for performance, recoverability and availability
Monitors and resolves hardware, software, and networking issues in a timely manner
Performs routine system upgrades, patching, and security compliance checks
Performs advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system and application issues
Administers and maintains virtualized environments and on-prem container orchestration platforms (e.g., KVM, Kubernetes), Cloud Platforms like AWS and Azure.
Performs administration of our Microsoft Entra tenant, including Identity Protection, Conditional Access policies, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and App Registrations.
Manages and troubleshoot complex networking scenarios, including VLANS, Subnets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and DNS resolution in a hybrid environment.
Develops and maintains scripts using PowerShell for automation and management of environments
Provides emergency response to critical outages or incidents
Aids in audit processes, including implementation of remediation plans
Documents system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for internal use
Researches emerging tools and technologies that help improve automation, security and performance
Collaborates with other professionals to ensure high-quality deliveries within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures
Participates in on-call support rotation schedule
Mentors and assists Associate Systems Administrators