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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** After School Matters, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Computer Animation, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Apple Mac Systems, Confluence, JIRA, CentOS, Data Centers, Linux, Linux System Administration, Rapid Prototyping Process, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Data Streaming, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Network Server, StorNext - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://company3.applytojob.com/apply/1zph3h6ktk/Systems-Engineer-Sr?source=GS ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have proven working experience in the field of information technology. They must have experience with Linux shell scripting (or another scripting language), SAN/NAS Storage Administration (StorNext/Quantum or equivalent), and have intermediate to advanced Linux administration skills. Additional desired skills include: * Strong networking proficiency, including configuration and troubleshooting for high-bandwidth media workflows. * Flexibility and the ability to multitask across numerous and diverse responsibilities. * A team player who is also capable of independent work, study, and analysis. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Server and desktop hardware knowledge. * Availability to respond after-hours, on weekends, and on holidays on an on-call basis. * Experience with Linux automation, Ansible a plus * Experience deploying and managing virtualization platforms, particularly Proxmox VE, is a plus. * Familiarity with color science and professional color grading pipelines (DaVinci Resolve, Colorfront Transkoder, and similar) is a plus. * Experience with SDI/video routing and signal infrastructure is a plus. * Active Directory administration is a plus. * Fibre Channel switch administration (Brocade) is a plus. ## Description The primary focus of this position is systems architecture and infrastructure engineering, with a secondary focus on image science, projector support, and DaVinci Resolve support. The role requires expertise in systems administration and architecture alongside foundational programming ability. The successful candidate will help shape future architecture while evaluating and integrating third-party hardware, software, and workflow solutions to sustain operations across a multi-site, world-class facility. The role also demands advanced knowledge of color science, DaVinci Resolve workflows, streaming and remote-review technologies, and networking., The Senior Systems Engineer will partner with management, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business and operational requirements and systems goals, identifying and deploying new systems and resolving operational systems issues. They will be deploying and administering Linux, MacOS, Windows, and SAN/NAS systems, and resolving complex technical problems across the IT infrastructure in a fast-paced production environment. In addition, they will serve as an escalation point for client Tier 1 support, as well as more complex problem solving and research with Senior Engineering leadership. The Senior Systems Engineer will also be responsible for the following: * Consult with users to determine hardware, software, and system functional specifications. * Design, develop, document, analyze, test, and modify the company's computer systems and programs based on user and system design specifications. * Design, deploy, and manage virtual infrastructure, including VM provisioning and lifecycle management under Proxmox VE (clustering, storage, backups, and resource allocation). * Maintain and manage New York projectors and mastering monitors with a focus on image science and DaVinci Resolve workflows. * Support the facility's color suites end to end, including grading systems, associated hardware, and workflow integration. * Configure and support streaming and remote-review platforms such as Sohonet Pivot, DaVinci Remote Monitor, and the Colorfront Streaming Server. * Communicate effectively with technical staff, other functional teams, management, and customers. * Provide technical management of physical and virtual systems, including servers and storage. Rack and cable systems across our Machine Rooms and Data Centers * Troubleshoot and resolve IT service issues related to operating systems and servers. * Install, configure, and monitor Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Windows, and macOS along with their applicable software. * Support SDI infrastructure and video routing across post-production environments. * Maintain systems documentation and procedures in Confluence, and track work and incidents in Jira. * Write documentation for the technical support staff on systems-related procedures ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)