Job description

Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! Job Description CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Network & Systems Administrator to help shape and support the IT foundation of our growing Boston hub. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll support our team of developers by serving as a senior escalation point for complex support issues. If you're someone who thrives on solving intricate problems, mentoring junior teammates, and building infrastructure that scales with creativity, this could be your next adventure. Design, plan, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions (cloud, on-prem, and hybrid). Document network topologies, system configurations, and IT processes to ensure continuity and clarity. Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. VMware vSphere), ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Monitor traffic, logs, and performance metrics to detect and resolve issues proactively. Implement QoS and enforce network segmentation, IDS/IPS, and access control policies. Manage cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP across IaaS and SaaS services. Handle cloud IAM policies and ensure cloud configurations follow security best practices by monitoring and optimizing cloud resource usage and spend. Lead the studio’s efforts in security hardening, risk assessment, and threat mitigation. Assist in responding to and investigating security incidents, providing remediation and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Maintain endpoint security, vulnerability scanning, and patching programs. Support user onboarding/offboarding and elevate IT processes across the studio. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a systems/network administration role supporting hybrid environments. Deep experience with firewalls (Checkpoint preferred) and enterprise network devices. Thoroughly proficient in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). Deep understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and systems automation. Clear, effective communicator with a focus on customer service and team collaboration. Experience mentoring junior IT staff. Experience with Perforce administration and CI/CD pipeline integration. Familiarity with checkpoint firewall rules, VPNs, and security configurations. Hands-on vSphere deployment and optimization experience. Previous experience supporting game development or creative studios. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team. Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives. Support during COVID-19 — regular tests and COVID vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor. Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city. Social Activities & Life in the Office Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together. Healthy selections — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world. Head office in Warsaw Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works. An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes. Car and bike parking spaces. A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them. No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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