IT Specialist

Company: Wargaming
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

As part of the internal IT department, you'll be responsible for deploying and maintaining PCs, game consoles, and software critical to development workflows.This team serves as the backbone for smooth daily operations, supporting artists, developers, and other teams across the studio with prompt troubleshooting and system updates. The ideal candidate will bring experience in an Active Directory environment, a passion for problem-solving, and familiarity with a range of tools from antivirus software to PowerShell.Success in this role means keeping systems running efficiently, helping team members stay productive, and ensuring that our hardware and software environments remain secure, up-to-date, and game-ready.Reports toThe IT Specialist will report to Regional IT Manager, Americas.What will you do?

• Deploy new PCs, game consoles, and peripherals.
• Keep our asset inventory up to date.
• Test and deploy Windows OS and security updates, and antivirus packages.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues on PCs, laptops, and game consoles.What are we looking for?
  • Experience working in an Active Directory environment.
  • PC troubleshooting, setup, and maintenance, automated deployment methods.
  • Familiarity with DHCP, DNS, and WINS.
  • Experience working with Anti-Virus programs and virus removal.
  • Experience working with Helpdesk software.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.What additional skills will help you stand out?Familiarity with 3DS Max, Photoshop, Source Control software.Console game system setup.Knowledge of general security practices and procedures.Familiarity with PowerShell and Linux.Onsite in Chicago.Benefits and perksTailored to the local market and culture. In Chicago, benefits include:
    • Additional paid time off: Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave.
    • Parental Leave Benefits.
    • Flexible working hours & work from home options.
    • Video game areas, table tennis setup, and more.
    • Health Insurance (including family coverage), 401k plan.
    • Career development and education opportunities.
    • Personal Gaming Account.
    • Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office.
    • Company events.
    • Seniority Awards.
    • Referral program: recommend talents and receive rewards.Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.About WargamingWargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become a leader in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse team delivers top-class experiences to millions of players across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship titles include World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Tanks Blitz.
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