IT Manager

Demiurge Studios; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous PTO program

Medical benefits

401K Partial Match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Access to game library

Free snacks and drinks

Lunch provided on Tuesdays

Game Night Food

Job summary

Demiurge Studios, located in Boston, is hiring an IT Manager to oversee our studio's infrastructure comprehensively. The ideal candidate will manage systems, support users, and drive significant infrastructure projects, including system migrations to co-location and cloud, while working closely with IT staff and vendors.

The position requires strong expertise in IT administration, especially hands-on experience with Perforce, as well as management skills for remote teams and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT administration with a leading role.
• Hands-on experience with Perforce administration.
• Fluency in Windows and macOS endpoint management.
• Experience with Active Directory and cloud identity platforms.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support end-user compute environment.
• Manage and modernize identity and access stack.
• Plan migration of infrastructure to colocation/cloud.
• Oversee network infrastructure and IT documentation.
• Support security audit and compliance requirements.

Skills

IT administration

Systems administration

Perforce administration

Windows management

macOS management

Active Directory

Cloud identity platforms

Networking fundamentals

Linux server administration

IT documentation

Job description

We're hiring an IT Manager to own our studio's infrastructure end to end: keeping it healthy today and rebuilding it for what's next. This is a hands‑on leadership role - you'll keep our systems running, our people supported, and our documentation current. In addition, you will also be driving meaningful infrastructure projects such as migrating our systems to co‑location and cloud, as well as modernization of our identity stack. You'll work closely with our existing IT staff and external vendors, and report directly to the COO. We're looking for someone energized by bringing structure and rigor to an environment with real technical depth and some inherited technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support our end‑user compute environment (Windows/Mac, ~100 remote seats), including MDM, hardware procurement, asset tracking, and lifecycle management
• Administer Perforce, including depot management, user permissions, and performance for a distributed team
• Maintain and support game development infrastructure: Linux Perforce servers, Windows build machines, and multi‑platform console dev kits
• Plan and execute the migration of on‑premises infrastructure to a colocation facility and/or cloud, including domain controllers, Perforce, storage, and network equipment
• Own backup and disaster recovery strategy, including backup administration, testing, and restoration procedures
• Manage and modernize our identity and access stack (Active Directory, Google Workspace), including onboarding/offboarding workflows for employees, contractors, and outsourced teams in other countries
• Maintain and rationalize endpoint security tooling, making clear consolidation recommendations where redundancy exists
• Support partner security audit and compliance requirements tied to our co‑development relationships
• Own IT documentation: system inventory, admin ownership, renewal calendar, runbooks, and access controls
• Manage vendor and MSP relationships, including renewal tracking and procurement across our software portfolio
• Oversee network infrastructure, including firewall configuration and monitoring in partnership with external support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT administration or systems administration, with at least 2 years in a lead capacity
• Hands‑on Perforce administration experience
• Fluency with Windows and macOS endpoint management (MDM, remote support, imaging)
• Experience administering Active Directory and/or cloud identity platforms (Entra ID, Google Workspace), including access lifecycle management
• Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals, VPNs, firewalls, and endpoint security tooling
• Experience administering Linux servers
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain IT documentation from the ground up
• Experience managing access for distributed or contractor workforces across multiple geographies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a game studio or creative/media production environment
• Experience with infrastructure migrations (office to colo or on‑prem to cloud)
• Experience maintaining CID infrastructure (Jenkins)
• Familiarity with console development hardware and platform holder security requirements
• Prior exposure to partner or client security audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or publisher‑specific)
• Experience managing or evaluating MSP relationships

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn‑as‑you‑go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K Partial Match
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan
• So. Many. Games. – Access to our huge game library!
• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi‑Lunch Tuesday – Lunch is on us!
• Game Night Food
• Ping Pong!
• Step Mania! Get your dance on!

Demiurge Studios is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or Veteran status. Demiurge Studios also makes workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.