System Administrator

Company Description

About Playtech 

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech’s proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining betting and gaming experience. 

Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo and poker. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtech.com & www.playtechpeople.com 
 
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices. 

Ready to level up your career?  

Playtech‘s IT unit is looking for a proactive System Administrator with great problem-solving skills.

System Administrator will be responsible for our internal software applications. In this role, your duties will include resolving critical application incidents, working on software upgrade projects of existing applications as well as installing/commissioning new systems. A perfect candidate should demonstrate satisfactory experience in supporting commonly used applications in IT industry, having solid foundation of Microsoft Windows ecosystem and more.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will... 

• Manage various enterprise applications ensuring their high availability
• Manage Incidents, Requests and Changes as required and within SLA
• Perform analyses on software application functionality and suggest improvements
• Support day to day Incident/Request management for internal systems
• Ensure security and efficiency of IT applications
• Upgrade systems with new releases
• Oversee installation and maintenance of software applications
• Establish the root causes of application errors, and escalate serious concerns to direct manager
• Keep a record of configuration changes and schedule application updates
• Provide front-end support to clients and colleagues in other departments
• Document processes and monitor application performance metrics
• Perform additional relevant tasks as assigned by the direct manager
• Perform on-call duties

Qualifications

Components for success. You… 

• Hold a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems, computer engineering, or have equivalent work experience
• Are proficient with Microsoft-based applications (e.g., IIS/.NET, SharePoint Online)
• Have a superior understanding of Active Directory, EntraID, and Windows operating systems
• Have experience with virtualization on-prem and cloud (VMWare)
• Have experience with Azure
• Are skilled in scripting with PowerShell
• Have general experience supporting HTTP-based applications
• Have a good understanding of DNS, TCP/IP networking
• Have experience with Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure ecosystem
• Are resourceful and possess a problem-solving attitude
• Can keep up with innovation in application design
• Demonstrate independence, self-motivation, flexibility, and adaptability
• Have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high-quality standards
• Can prioritize and manage your workload, respect deadlines, and take ownership of tasks
• Can work under pressure and have exceptional communication skills
• Are a team player, quick learner, and maintain high integrity while managing confidential information

You'll get extra points for...

• Experience with OpenSource web servers (e.g., Apache/Nginx)
• Experience with SCCM and Intune
• Experience with Linux OS
• Experience in project management

Thrive in a culture that values...  

• Empowerment, support, and mentoring 
• Constant learning and development opportunities 
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being in an international environment 
• Fun company events  

Additional Information

IT TEAM  

The IT Services team ensures the smooth operation of critical systems, focusing on system performance, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades. They provide technical support, collaborate with developers and analysts, and contribute to infrastructure improvements and security enhancements.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.