Internship – Team Sports Operations
Wasserman
IT Operations Lead
Wave
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CloudDNSFirewallsLinuxMacOSPython
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
systems administrationnetwork designtroubleshootingscriptingautomationPerforce administrationWindowsmacOSLinuxmedia streaming workflows
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationindependenceprioritizationproject ownership
