Hybrid IT Operations Lead

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • IT Operations Lead managing Wave’s IT ecosystem for live entertainment production. Responsible for maintaining system stability, security, and performance in both on-site and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and evolve Wave’s IT ecosystem — including servers, storage, Perforce environments, studio workstations, and cloud integrations.
  • Maintain and support the specialized hardware and software used in live VR concert production, including motion capture systems, render nodes, and streaming setups.
  • Design, monitor, and maintain reliable, low-latency studio networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi).
  • Oversee Perforce version control servers and workflows, ensuring efficient branching, replication, user permissions, and backups.
  • Establish and enforce security best practices for credentials, data, and access control.
  • Implement tools and scripts for automated deployment, patching, and performance monitoring to ensure proactive issue detection.
  • Serve as the go-to person for IT and hardware support — from workstation setup to troubleshooting live production systems.
  • Manage IT hardware/software procurement, vendor relationships, and lifecycle tracking for studio assets.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of systems, processes, and runbooks for studio IT.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in systems administration or IT infrastructure roles, ideally in gaming, VR, VFX, or live production environments.
  • Hands-on experience administering Perforce.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments and deployment tools.
  • Advanced understanding of network design and troubleshooting (firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and Wi-Fi optimization).
  • Experience supporting production and render systems, VR hardware, and media streaming workflows.
  • Proficiency in scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, creative, and operations teams.
  • Proven ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and own projects from design to delivery.

Benefits

  • Insurance
  • 401k
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Laptop/desktop and other IT equipment as needed
  • Subsidized monthly home internet

Job title

IT Operations Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$100,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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