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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The Mill
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, 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
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-systems-engineer-the-mill-6356567

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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