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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Desktop Support Engineer - **Company:** Flying Bark Productions - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Animation, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud, IMac, Apple Mac Systems, Computing Platforms, Confluence, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Computing, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), FlexNet Publisher, ICloud, Identity and Access Management, IP Addressing, Python (Programming Language), Maya, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bacula, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Visual Effects, Virtual Local Area Networks, Backup and Restore, Houdini (Software), Scripting, Peripherals, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Casper Suite, Wikis, ZFS File System, Network Server, Wsus, User Accounts - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role Experience and Background Formal education and/or certification in computer systems preferred, such as A+ credentials Two to four years system helpdesk experience in a Media/Entertainment environment Experience in Media/VFX or High Throughput Computing environments preferred Experience supporting users in a fast-paced creative or production environment Comfortable supporting hybrid or remote macOS and Windows users RHEL and/or Windows, and/or CCNA certification preferred Windows Administration Solid experience and fluency in Windows required WDS, WSUS: install and deploy new and/or rebuild existing workstations, configure hardware, peripherals, services, and settings in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements Ensure all facets of deployments are completed properly, including workstation patching, UPS allocation, and provisioning of proper peripheral equipment Experience administering Active Directory macOS Administration Proven experience providing desktop support for macOS (OS X) in a professional or studio environment Strong understanding of Apple hardware (MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio) and common peripherals Experience with macOS troubleshooting, including user accounts, permissions, networking, and performance issues Familiarity with Apple ecosystem tools (iCloud, Time Machine, FileVault, Keychain) Experience with MDM solutions (e.g. Jamf, Kandji, Mosyle, or similar) Knowledge of macOS deployment, imaging, and OS upgrades Understanding of security best practices on macOS (updates, access control, encryption) Production and Creative Tools Experience supporting creative software on macOS (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, animation or VFX tools) Experience with Visual Effects applications strongly preferred; these applications include Nuke, Maya, Houdini, After Effects, and Tractor In-house and cloud application configuration and usage Networking, Infrastructure and Scripting Working knowledge of basic TCP/IP and its standard administration (DNS, DHCP/Static, etc.) required Basic experience with Layer 1-3 networking required, including configuration of static IP addresses, configuration of switches, standard cabling and patching (copper/fibre) techniques and ability to make cables Good understanding of VLANs and basic firewall operations Experience with floating licence servers (FlexLM, RLM, etc.) Solid experience and fluency in Linux required; experience or background with Linux systems preferred Basic scripting experience in Bash, Windows CMD/PowerShell, or Python ## Description Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series as well as upcoming feature film, Zac Power. Flying Bark's Madrid studio is a busy, creatively driven production environment where artists and production teams depend on IT to keep them unblocked. The Desktop Support Engineer is the hands-on technical backbone of IT support in the Madrid studio. This role is responsible for providing frontline helpdesk support and maintaining the production desktop systems, from troubleshooting hardware, OS, and VFX software issues through to workstation deployment and infrastructure support as directed by senior IT staff. You are flexible, results-focused, and empathetic to your users' needs and the deadlines and production pressures they experience. You are resilient, approachable, and you understand that in a studio making animated TV shows and films, a highly technical role serves a highly creative field. About the role: Studio Support Provide user helpdesk support, ensuring helpdesk requests are addressed in a timely fashion and escalated as appropriate Troubleshoot base computer hardware and OS issues as well as VFX software issues, including problem resolution for applications such as Nuke and Maya Troubleshoot Active Directory, FreeNAS: identify workstation issues, along with server and/or network-services issues Participate in troubleshooting for internally developed applications Ensure incidents are communicated clearly and promptly to affected stakeholders Workstation Deployment and Show Onboarding WDS, WSUS: install and deploy new and/or rebuild existing workstations, configure hardware, peripherals, services, and settings in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements Ensure all facets of deployments are completed properly, including workstation patching, UPS allocation, and provisioning of proper peripheral equipment Support MDM solutions (e.g. Jamf, Kandji, Mosyle, or similar) for macOS fleet management Manage macOS deployment, imaging, and OS upgrades Coordinate planned maintenance and upgrades with production teams to minimise disruption Onboarding, Offboarding and Access Management Manage the onboarding and offboarding of users to IT systems, creating and terminating user accounts according to protocol, ensuring that they have the correct access rights to data on the company system Ensure Active Directory objects are correctly located within OU structure and ensure that related documentation is maintained accurately Ensure onboarding and offboarding is performed according to procedure and continuously improve the processes and tools toward that goal Asset Management, Documentation and Reporting Ensure proper record keeping and tracking of users, systems and software, regularly reconciling tracking with utilisation, inventory control, user licences, and computer access to the network Maintain and update both the asset management systems for hardware and software assets and the DevOps wiki and Confluence knowledge base, ensuring accuracy Bacula, BareOS, ZFS replication: schedule testing of backup systems to ensure confidence in the system Support physical security systems and ensure proper functioning, both in-house and cloud application configuration and usage Asset tagging and tracking data to ensure best management of computing resources Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning Continuous Improvement Participate in technical research and testing in conjunction with the IT team, with an expectation that when you identify deficiencies or opportunities for improvement you take this to the project stage to implement the improvement Participate in supporting other team initiatives Other duties and projects as assigned ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [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) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## 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) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 130 - The Diablo is in the details](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/470-dev-digest-130-the-diablo-is-in-the-details) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)