<p>We are the creators of the popular and critically acclaimed Wizard101 and Pirate101, which together have garnered over 50 Million registered players to date.</p><p>Founded in 2005, with operations in the Dallas area and Austin, KingsIsle is creating MMO entertainment offerings that are innovative, compelling, uncommon and of high quality. We have brought together a team of highly creative, energetic, accomplished and skilled professionals to develop these projects. The team consists of individuals with unique and in-depth experience in the development of video games, online environments, communications and commercial software.</p><p>KingsIsle is currently hiring at all levels and areas. Please check out our openings at https://kingsisle.catsone.com/careers/.</p>

KingsIsle Entertainment

Systems Administrator

Front-End Developer

Systems Administrator needed for KingsIsle in Round Rock, TX. Must have 3+ years experience with Windows Server & Active Directory, Linux systems administration, Veeam backups, and mission-critical services.  Experience with scripting, VMWare, and infrastructure monitoring tools is preferred.

<section aria-labelledby="job-description-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-description"><h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div><p></p><ul> <li>Install, configure and maintain new hardware and software for: servers, data/voice networks, storage systems, workstations, server room, and co-location</li> <li>Perform audits of systems, software, system updates, patches, backups, and user account management</li> <li>Configure and troubleshoot Linux machines</li> <li>Document procedures on a regular basis on Confluence</li> <li>Coordinate with peer internal teams and hosting provider(s) to troubleshoot and escalate problems to resolution</li> <li>Work with the IT manager in planning and implementing IT projects</li> <li>Work with the IT ticketing system to track requests and projects</li> <li>Expert of various standard infrastructure and networking services such as AD, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, Samba, NTP</li> <li>Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary</li> </ul><ul><li>Help tune performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure</li></ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div><ul> <li>Detail oriented</li> <li>Ability to focus on projects until completion</li> <li>Critical thinking and ability to triage projects</li> <li>Strong background with Veeam backups (or similar)</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years professional experience as a Systems Administrator</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>3+ years Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience (Windows 2012R2 / 2019 preferred)</li> <li>3+ years Linux systems administration experience (RedHat/CentOS preferred)</li> <li>Experience with management/maintenance of mission critical services</li> <li>Proficient in at least one scripting language</li> <li>VMWare, vSphere, and vCenter experience</li> <li>Must be available to be on call during weekends/after hours</li> <li>Experience deploying infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools such as Nagios, SolarWinds, Cacti, Zabbix, or the like</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Preferences</strong></p><ul> <li>CCNA</li> <li>REHL certification</li> <li>2+ years of experience with storage solutions (EMC, Compellent, Qnap, or similar)</li> <li>Experience deploying and configuring Cisco appliances</li> <li>Applicable certifications</li> <li>Experience with Jira and Confluence</li> <li>Experience with Forticlient VPN</li> <li>Experience with ESET Av</li> <li>Office 365 Cloud administration</li> <li>Data Center maintenance and management</li> <li>Load balancing experience</li> </ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-benefits-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-benefits"><h2 id="job-benefits-title">Benefits</h2><div><ul> <li>Competitive compensation</li> <li>Unlimited PTO</li> <li>Company fun days and parties</li> <li>Free game swag (such as plushies)</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision care benefits</li> <li>401(K) with employer match</li> <li>Flexible Spending Account options</li> <li>Lifestyle Benefits Program</li> <li>Employee Learning Program</li> <li>Diverse and welcoming teams from all backgrounds</li> </ul></div></section>