Lead Systems Engineer - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

2K; London; Hybrid; GBP 123,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer based in London. This hybrid role requires expertise in IAM, Active Directory, and Exchange solutions, ensuring optimal frameworks for user management and system availability. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for IT systems and a commitment to innovation, contributing to a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness program

Fitness allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with IAM and Active Directory.
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with email security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize standards for user accounts and permissions.
• Monitor and resolve IAM system issues.
• Run Active Directory and PKI environments.

Skills

Identity management

Automation

Active Directory

Email security

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory

Okta

Job description

Who We Are

Take-Two Interactive 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 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 Challenge

The Systems Engineering team crafts, builds, deploys and maintains a wide variety of IT infrastructure using the latest standards and technologies.

We are actively looking for a Lead Systems Engineer with a broad range of IAM-related and general purpose IT skills. Our ideal candidate has a rich and diverse technical background, is creative and passionate about IT systems, as well as standardization, optimization, and automation. Furthermore, this candidate will have experience architecting, optimizing, engineering, implementing, and supporting directory/identity-related solutions, single sign-on (SSO) platforms, email and collaboration systems.

Candidates are expected to stay aware of industry changes and plan to keep ahead of industry advancements to help guide the use and implementation of technology at Take-Two.

What You’ll Take On

• Own and optimize standards, policies, and automation for user accounts, permissions, and identity lifecycle management.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex IAM system issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Provide top level support for IAM assets, create and maintain documentation, and participate in rotating on-call schedule
• Run an Active Directory and Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure environment
• Administer and optimize Microsoft Exchange (Hybrid), Google Workspace
• Implement, and optimize mail transfer agents and email hygiene systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient mail flow. Diagnose and resolve mail flow issues, proactively

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing IAM, Active Directory and Exchange solutions.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical domain, with a strong focus on identity management, authentication, and enterprise email systems.
• Experience driving direction and enforcing standards for an IT team
• Proficient with Windows Server, including installing, configuring, and problem-solving issues
• Extensive experience as a Lead engineer specializing in IAM, Active Directory, and authentication systems. E.g. Exchange Server or Exchange Online, and/or Gmail administration.
• Hands-on experience with email security solutions (IronPort, Proofpoint, or similar).
• Expert with Active Directory architecture, permissions, and administration, and with solving replication, performance, and other related issues
• Experience in SAML and OIDC configuration for authentication to applications.
• Mastery of at least one SSO/identity platform (Okta, OneLogin, Azure, etc.)
• Expertise of Microsoft Certificate Authority template creation, configuration and deployment
• Automation-focused mindset, with advanced scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell)
• Strong ability to learn new technologies and dive into unique challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication among both technical and non-technical audiences

What We Offer You

• 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, discounted games & events and stocked pantries.

This is a hybrid position from our NY office, with in-office required 4 days/week.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 and $182,780 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.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [e-mail]

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact [e-mail]

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