Systems Engineer

The Mill

New York, NY, United States

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

startup.jobs

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Amazon Web Services Apple Mac Systems User Authentication Bash Shell Unix Cloud Computing Configuration Management Computer Programming Computer Engineering Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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Linux Networking Hardware Python (Programming Language) Linux Servers Maya Network Planning and Design Windows PowerShell Visual Effects Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology Network Switches Houdini (Software) Scripting Containerization Information Technology Isilon

Job description

Provide technical support for VFX Artists using Linux workstations.
Mentor Technical Engineers and ensure their growth within the department.
Maintain server room and colocation facility equipment along with the Technology Engineers.
Network design, management and troubleshooting. Layer 2/3 network switches.
Support physical security systems/applications and ensure proper functioning.
Install, deploy, and troubleshoot VFX tools including Flame, Maya, Nuke, Baselight
Support and maintain infrastructure including Linux render nodes, Isilon storage, Linux servers and workstations, network equipment, and virtual machines.
Take ownership of and assist the Technology team with various evaluation, installation, development and decommissioning projects.
Manage preventative maintenance schedules.
Knowledge of other relevant security technologies and processes, e.g. encryption and authentication methods/ methodologies.
Virtualization, Containerization, Cloud Compute and knowledge thereof.
Upgrade and configure infrastructure systems and software per as needed.
Support and mentor more junior members of the team.

Requirements

A knowledge of AWS/GCP concepts and workflows
A minimum of 3 years UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X and Windows system administration experience.
Engineering level knowledge of standard CG, compositing and color grading applications (Maya, Houdini, Flame, Nuke and Baselight)
Strong OS X and Windows support & configuration skills
Experience with scale strongly preferred. (Renderfarms, Clusters, Clouds, Enterprise, etc.)
Autonomous self-starter
Excellent communication, people skills, and team working skills.
System administration knowledge of Active Directory, DNS & DHCP
Programming or scripting experience beneficial. E.g. Bash / Python / PowerShell, * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
5+ years working experience in VFX or similar industries.
GCS/AWS Cloud Certifications beneficial.