Systems Support Specialist

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, DZConnex. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

This is an onsite role in Santa Monica, CA, and requires in-person attendance five days a week.

For 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of interactive storytelling, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for the PS5. We're also proud to say that both games are now available for the first time on PC.

We’re currently busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic:
The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

Naughty Dog is seeking a Systems Support Specialist to join our IT team in supporting the studio. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a passion for operational excellence across IT support, asset management, onboarding, and project coordination. The IT Coordinator will serve as a vital connection point between teams, vendors, and users—maintaining and improving the systems and workflows that keep our infrastructure running smoothly.

If you thrive on solving problems, supporting innovative technologies, streamlining processes, and collaborating with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!

• Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex issues escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 support team
• Design, build, and configure advanced custom PC workstations, ensuring optimal performance
• Perform the installation, modification, and repair of hardware, software, and peripherals, including bespoke network devices, servers, and workstations
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including standard operating procedures, technical manuals, and knowledge base articles
• Efficiently provision new equipment and onboard/offboard users
• Proactively identify recurring issues and propose long-term solutions or process improvements to prevent future incidents
• Perform in-depth remote and on-site diagnostics, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve intricate issues
• Conduct basic to complex break-fix tasks, swiftly addressing any disruptions that may impact high-priority user productivity
• Coordinate and execute user and server equipment relocations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Implement IT projects, including system upgrades, network enhancements, and the integration of new technologies
• Support security initiatives, incident response, patching, anti-malware, and prevention
• Regularly collaborate with other IT teams and departments within Play Station Studios
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to junior staff, sharing knowledge and expertise
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Additional responsibilities to be assigned as needed

• Must Have 5+ years of experience in an advanced IT support role or similar capacity in a studio or enterprise environment
• Proven track record of resolving complex hardware, software, and network issues
• Proven ability to execute IT projects from conception to implementation
• Expert technical skills in building and configuring PCs and servers
• Expert knowledge of Windows 10/11 operating systems
• Exceptional client-facing and communication skills, with experience providing white glove service to executives and VIP visitors
• Expertise in Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, One Drive, and Share Point
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Administration tools:
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