Senior IT Devops Engineer

About the Hiring TeamTencent Overseas IT has the mission to empower Tencent’s rapid global growth with future ready, global IT platforms, applications and services. We are chartered to lead the Overseas IT strategy, architecture, roadmap and execution. Satisfying our internal/external customers and becoming a world class global IT team are our top aspirations.What the Role EntailsAbout the Role
We're seeking an Senior IT Devops Engineer/Systems Engineer to optimize our IT service delivery, infrastructure reliability, and employee lifecycle processes. You'll bridge technical expertise with operational excellence to drive efficiency, security, and exceptional end-user experiences in our dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Asset Management

• Own the full IT asset lifecycle (procurement to decommissioning) for hardware/software
• Maintain server room operations: HVAC, power, racks, and physical/virtual infrastructure (Hyper-V clusters, Storage QoS, PowerShell automation)
• Administer Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence, Slack, and other business-critical systems

Operations & Technical Support

• Ensure 24/7 reliability of servers, networks, and endpoints (Windows/macOS)
• Lead Tier 2/3 support, incident management, and ITSM processes (ServiceNow/Jira/Slack)
• Collaborate on DevOps initiatives: CI/CD (Jenkins/Terraform), containers (Docker/K8s), and monitoring (Grafana/Prometheus)

Employee Lifecycle & Security

• Automate onboarding/offboarding workflows (account provisioning, access controls)
• Partner with HR/InfoSec to enforce IAM policies and compliance standards

Continuous Improvement

• Develop IT operational playbooks and knowledge base documentation
• Optimize vendor management for procurement and SLAs

Who We Look For

What You Bring

Required:

• 7+ years in IT Devops Engineer/systems engineering
• Gaming studio IT experience
• Expertise in:
  ✔ Hyper-V virtualization & PowerShell automation
  ✔ ITSM platforms (ServiceNow/Jira/Slack)
  ✔ Windows/macOS administration & networking
  ✔ Scripting (Python/PowerShell)
• ITIL v4 certification (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• Observability tools (Elasticsearch, Grafana, Prometheus)

Location State(s)

US-California-Irvine

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $116,200.00 to $269,100.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.