SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

3 Months ago • All levels • Administrative

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Job Description

Systems Administrator with Linux expertise, monitoring tools, application support, and strong problem-solving skills for a VFX studio.
Must have:
  • Linux Systems
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Application Support
  • Problem-Solving Skills
Good to have:
  • VFX Environment
  • Networking Basics
  • Storage Management
  • Windows OS
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Job description

Framestore is an Oscar, Bafta and Emmy award-winning global creative company working in film, advertising and content, with a focus on animation and VFX projects. We are looking for a talented, focused and forward thinking Systems Administrator to join our team as we work to deliver to the challenges of large scale feature film post-production.


Description:

The Systems team is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting the technology infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, storage, networking, workstations and rendering. It also includes the various software elements around both the core operating system(s) and the various application layer components that are deployed upon that framework.


Responsibilities:

  • The Systems Administrator will be part of the Level 2 team. They respond to Technical incidents and requests supporting all Framestore divisions. They are to set an example for the Support Assistants and be their point of escalation if necessary.
  • A Mid/ Senior Systems Administrator performs daily duties of maintenance on applications, OS, hardware, monitoring resources and troubleshooting. They need to be able to communicate well with the end users and deal with varied issues on a daily basis. These can include OS (Windows and Linux), hardware, application deployments, networking, storage, studio setups, remote working etc.
  • They will also provide necessary documentation and mentoring to other members of the team.


Job requirements

Essential Skills:

  • Hands ON experience on Linux Systems Administration (Server and Workstations)

  • Monitoring of IT Infrastructure (Nagios, Zabbix, Manage engine etc)

  • Applications Support (Installation, Configuration, Management and Troubleshooting)

  • Ticketing tool (JIRA, Siebel, OTRS, RT etc .. any one )

  • CMDB tools ( Puppet, Chef, Ansible, git etc )

  • Strong self-guided problem solving skills

  • A Commitment to teamwork, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good to have of the following skills also :

  • Understanding of VFX environment and issues

  • Networking (Basic Troubleshooting, IP Addressing, Subnetting etc)

  • Storage configuration and management (monitoring, allocating and troubleshooting)

  • Windows OS for workstation and Server Administration 2012/2016

  • Applications deployments, WDMS, WPKG

  • Server management (DNS, DHCP)

  • Active Directory, Group Policies, User and Permissions management

  • Scripting language (Powershell, Ruby)

  • Cloud Computing (Basics of AWS, GCP )

Desirable Skills:

  • Automation deployment tools for Linux and Windows OS

  • Technical Troubleshooting and Solution oriented approach

  • VMWare and/or virtual server environment administration


Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.


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About The Company

Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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