Senior IT Support Specialist

Sony Playstation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Senior IT Support Specialist in London. This role involves bridging Tier 2 support and engineering, delivering advanced technical solutions, and enhancing employee experience through automation and data analysis. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of IT support experience with strong knowledge in Windows, macOS, and Linux environments along with automation prowess in scripting languages. This position emphasizes collaboration across global teams.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in IT support in a large enterprise environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux administration.
• Strong automation and scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced Tier 2 technical support.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline IT workflows.

Skills

Windows administration

macOS administration

Linux administration

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Intune

JAMF Pro

Networking

Microsoft 365

Tools

Nexthink

Tanium

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

The IT Service & Support team at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is driven by a passion for redefining what world-class employee experience looks like. Our mission is to set new global standards for how IT empowers people to create, collaborate, and innovate. We’re obsessed with delivering seamless, secure, and intelligent digital experiences that not only support productivity but inspire it. This role demands curiosity, enthusiasm, and an unshakable drive to raise the bar for service excellence - every day, in every interaction.

As a Senior IT Support Specialist, you will bridge the gap between Tier 2 support and engineering escalation groups - like Client Platform Engineering, Networking, and Business Applications teams - combining expert technical troubleshooting with a focus on automation, analytics, and digital experience optimization. You’ll play a leading role in driving proactive improvements across the employee technology environment, leveraging ITXM platforms such as Nexthink to identify trends, improve reliability, and enhance employee productivity.

This is a hands-on, senior technical position requiring strong people skills, scripting capability, and the ability to influence service improvement across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced Tier 2 technical support, ensuring timely, accurate resolution of incidents and service requests.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues spanning Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
• Use ITXM/ DEX tools (Nexthink, Tanium, or similar) to analyze performance data, identify user experience trends, and implement proactive remediation measures.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to streamline IT workflows, system configuration, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Client Platform Engineering, Global IT, and Security teams to align standards, automate processes, and improve endpoint performance.
• Support and help manage enterprise systems including Intune, JAMF Pro, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Lead or contribute to project management activities, including planning, coordination, and deployment of new technologies or service improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, automation runbooks, and knowledge base content for internal IT teams.
• Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 support engineers, fostering technical growth and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with SIE’s Global Information Security Policy and uphold high standards of system security and data protection.
• Champion IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and service quality across incident, request, and problem management processes.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive, technically skilled professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building automations, and enhancing employee experience through data-driven insights. You’re comfortable operating independently while collaborating across global IT and engineering teams.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5– 8 years of experience providing IT support in a large, enterprise environment, including exposure to Tier 2 or Tier 3 responsibilities.
• Deep technical knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux administration.
• Strong automation and scripting expertise in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with modern device management tools such as Intune and JAMF Pro.
• Practical experience with ITXM/ DEX platforms (Nexthink, Tanium, or similar) for analytics and proactive support.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage fundamentals.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Exchange/Outlook, and collaboration platforms.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to providing an exceptional employee support experience.

Desirable

• Experience with virtualization or cloud platforms (vSphere, Azure, AWS).
• Exposure to developer tooling (GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, SaaS platforms).
• Background in IT enablement or productivity engineering initiatives.
• ITIL Foundation certification or higher.
• Familiarity with endpoint analytics and Zero Trust principles.

Attributes

• Employee-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach with a passion for innovation and automation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Collaborative team player who leads by example and drives continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.