Lead Systems Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Systems Engineer (Linux/Windows): Lead the design, deployment, and operational support of production infrastructure and data center platforms with an accent on Linux/Windows systems administration, enterprise server hardware, and distributed storage. Focus on architecting high-availability and load-balanced systems, owning monitoring/alerting/observability, and driving incident restoration and post-incident improvements.

Location: null

Salary: $155,900 — $233,900 USD

Company

hirify.global (SIE) builds and supports PlayStation brand experiences and technology.

What you will do

• Lead the design, deployment, and operational support of Linux and Windows platforms in production.
• Architect and support enterprise server hardware, including RAID configuration, firmware lifecycle management, diagnostics, and performance troubleshooting.
• Design and operate enterprise and distributed storage platforms, including Ceph, NFS-based NAS, and SAN architectures.
• Design and maintain high-availability and load-balanced systems, including clustered servers.
• Define and own monitoring, alerting, and observability strategy across storage, virtualization, servers, and operating systems.
• Serve as technical lead during infrastructure incidents and ensure designs align with security standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant enterprise IT experience in a senior or lead infrastructure role.
• Strong Linux and Windows administration and engineering experience in enterprise/production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise server hardware, including troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, and firmware management.
• Strong experience with enterprise storage and distributed storage systems; Ceph experience strongly preferred.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, preferably Python and/or PowerShell.
• Available for varying hours and on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Role may be eligible for a bonus package.
• Base pay range may vary based on hybrid working policy and job-related factors including location.