Linux Systems Administrator

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown

Job Description

We're looking for a Linux System Administrator to join our Ubisoft Infrastructure & Platform team.

In this role, you'll design, install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux environments—both on-premises and in the cloud. You'll play a key part in ensuring the stability and reliability of our Ubisoft systems, supporting business-critical services, and collaborating with development teams to build automation and efficient deployment strategies.

This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment, with opportunities to develop your skills in modern DevOps and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Linux servers (Rocky Linux, or Red Hat preferred) in virtualized and cloud environments.
• Implement and optimize automation using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef).
• Monitor infrastructure with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and web servers such as Nginx or Apache.
• Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and related tools.
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate on cloud infrastructure (Azure) using Terraform.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues (firewalls, load balancers, proxies, etc.).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying ways to enhance system performance and reliability.

Why Join Us

• Opportunities to expand your skills in DevOps, automation, and cloud engineering.
• Work on meaningful projects that support our teams and players every day.
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a state-of-the-art Infrastructure team.

What You Bring

• Solid experience administering Linux systems (around 4–5 years preferably).
• Strong understanding of IT fundamentals: networking, system architecture, and hardware.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash and Python).
• Experience with version control systems (Git environment) is a must.
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication style and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Ubisoft's perks

Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.

Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.

Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building. According to Ubisoft's hybrid work model, our flexible work policy includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our Saint-Mandé office and the remaining 2 days working from home.

Information about Ubisoft

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers' community.

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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