Senior Network & Systems Administrator
About the role
The role
Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight . Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!
At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law. Behaviour Interactive is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to maintain its current infrastructure and help to design, plan, and implement a more scalable platform for our growing SaaS offering. You will serve as a technical expert, working directly with the Infrastructure Lead to deliver state-of-the-art solid and secured infrastructure, support, and connectivity.
We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience in Windows Server, networking, VPNs, SAN, and cloud/SaaS platforms. If you're passionate about building reliable infrastructure and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role you will :
- Administer and maintain servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and networks across on-premise and cloud environments.
- Manage system access, authentication, and secure remote connectivity.
- Support cloud infrastructure for SaaS applications and assist with platform migrations.
- Provide Tier 3/escalation support for complex technical issues, including performance troubleshooting across servers, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure to ensure system stability and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and support teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions and ensure a stable, highly available environment for both internal and client systems.
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other team members.
- Evaluate and test new tools and solutions, contributing to modernization and automation initiatives.
- Mentor junior administrators and share expertise across the team.
What we're looking for :
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Systems Administration, Network Engineering, or related infrastructure roles.
- Deep expertise with Windows Server (2012 and later), including upgrades and migrations.
- Strong hands-on experience with virtualization (VMware ESXi), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and enterprise storage (Nimble, HPE Qumulo).
- Proficiency in networking fundamentals with practical experience in HPE Aruba switching and firewall administration (Fortinet or equivalent).
- Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent).
- Experience managing authentication and identity services (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SAML).
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, serving as Tier 3/escalation support.
- A collaborative, team-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and in Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.
Senior Network & Systems Administrator
About the role
The role
Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight . Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!
At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law. Behaviour Interactive is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to maintain its current infrastructure and help to design, plan, and implement a more scalable platform for our growing SaaS offering. You will serve as a technical expert, working directly with the Infrastructure Lead to deliver state-of-the-art solid and secured infrastructure, support, and connectivity.
We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience in Windows Server, networking, VPNs, SAN, and cloud/SaaS platforms. If you're passionate about building reliable infrastructure and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role you will :
- Administer and maintain servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and networks across on-premise and cloud environments.
- Manage system access, authentication, and secure remote connectivity.
- Support cloud infrastructure for SaaS applications and assist with platform migrations.
- Provide Tier 3/escalation support for complex technical issues, including performance troubleshooting across servers, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure to ensure system stability and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and support teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions and ensure a stable, highly available environment for both internal and client systems.
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other team members.
- Evaluate and test new tools and solutions, contributing to modernization and automation initiatives.
- Mentor junior administrators and share expertise across the team.
What we're looking for :
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Systems Administration, Network Engineering, or related infrastructure roles.
- Deep expertise with Windows Server (2012 and later), including upgrades and migrations.
- Strong hands-on experience with virtualization (VMware ESXi), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and enterprise storage (Nimble, HPE Qumulo).
- Proficiency in networking fundamentals with practical experience in HPE Aruba switching and firewall administration (Fortinet or equivalent).
- Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent).
- Experience managing authentication and identity services (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SAML).
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, serving as Tier 3/escalation support.
- A collaborative, team-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and in Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.