Senior IT Systems & Operations Lead

Nintendo; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to lead the corporate IT infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and auditable service delivery across enterprise systems and platforms.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive automation, oversee budgets and vendor relationships, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate with engineering and security groups across Nintendo organizations to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in systems administration or related IT roles.
• Proven leadership of IT operations teams and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS in enterprise environments.
• Experience with virtualization, storage, networking, IAM, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day IT operations and service delivery for enterprise platforms.
• Drive automation, standardize processes, and develop runbooks and incident playbooks.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and security teams.
• Mentor staff and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Systems Administration

Cloud & Virtualization

Automation & Scripting

IT Security & Compliance

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

ServiceNow

Jira Service Desk

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to lead the corporate IT infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and auditable service delivery across enterprise systems and platforms.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive automation, oversee budgets and vendor relationships, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate with engineering and security groups across Nintendo organizations to meet business objectives.