Full-Time

IT Specialist

Posted on 8/28/2025

Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios

10,001+ employees

Global game development and testing services

Compensation Overview

€25k - €28k/yr

Madrid, Spain

In Person

Occasional travel to Barcelona and Málaga offices.

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
ServiceNow
Requirements
  • Proven work experience in a customer service or Helpdesk role (4-5 years).
  • High level in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
  • Strong knowledge of first- and second-line support operations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 environments and Google Workspace.
  • Hands on experience in computer software and hardware, and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems.
  • Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within IT industry standards and corporate help desk procedures.
  • Basic knowledge on firewall, switch, and router management.
  • Knowledge in best practices and project management (ITIL, Agile, etc.).
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow and industry trends.
  • Experience within a Global business services environment and ideally video games development and/or working in a highly technical development environment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform Day to Day Helpdesk responsibilities including but not limited to responding to IT tickets, troubleshooting and new joiner onboarding, in accordance with current IT standards and updates.
  • Document, track and monitor all help desk interactions to ensure a timely resolution and maintaining thorough communication with the user until the help desk request is rectified.
  • Maintain all local IT infrastructure such as hardware, software, and networks together with the Global Infra Team.
  • Maintain high levels of IT security through access controls, VPN, backups, and firewalls, together with the Global Security Team.
  • Supervise Active Directory, including but not limited to performing cross platform audits of AD objects and user permissions, manage user accounts on Active Directory/Azure (creation, deleting, permissions and VPN access), develop and manage organizational units, and maintaining E-mail address and distribution lists in MS/Google Workspace environments.
  • Maintain existing deployment servers and windows update services.
  • Conform to and enforce Company’s IT security policies.
  • Research questions using pre-documented instructions and SOPs to perform the functions of the job and quickly escalates problems that require urgent attention.
  • Maintains accurate IT Assets (hardware and software inventory).
  • Solicits regular feedback from the field to ensure there are no gaps in communication between IT and the business.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

Keywords Studios provides technical and creative services for the global video games industry, covering everything from initial art and development to localization and player support. The company operates through a global network of over 70 studios, using an end-to-end platform and proprietary technology to manage tasks like testing, audio production, and content moderation. Unlike specialized agencies, Keywords Studios offers a single point of contact for the entire game lifecycle, providing bespoke solutions that scale across 25+ countries. Its goal is to help developers and publishers bring their intellectual property to life through digital content that entertains, connects, and educates.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Wushu Studios for £12.5m, adding 160 experts from Fall Guys and Baldur’s Gate 3.
  • Acquired Certain Affinity, expanding AAA game-development and engineering capabilities.
  • EQT, CPP Investments, and Temasek acquisition injects capital for gaming industry growth.

What critics are saying

  • EQT, CPP, and Temasek ownership forces EBITDA cuts, degrading service quality in 12-24 months.
  • Wushu and Certain Affinity integrations fail, causing write-downs and client losses in 6-18 months.
  • Generative AI via Project AVA cannibalizes art and moderation services in 18-36 months.

What makes Keywords Studios unique

  • Keywords Studios delivers 360° end-to-end services across art, engineering, and localization in 70+ studios worldwide.
  • Proprietary technology platform integrates AI tools like Project AVA for game remastering introduced at GDC 2024.
  • Global 24-hour follow-the-sun workflows support 80+ languages for text and 50+ for audio localization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

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