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Systems Administrator role at Sunrise Animation Studios requires deep Linux expertise, scripting proficiency, and experience with NFS and file-sharing. This role involves managing IT infrastructure, security, data, and collaboration.

Job Overview:

As a Systems Administrator at Sunrise Animation Studios, you will be at the forefront of animation innovation in a dynamic, technology-driven company. Engage with cutting-edge equipment and pioneering technologies that uniquely distinguish our studio. Join our globally dispersed team across 17 countries, experiencing a fusion of international exposure and local commitment to company culture. Contribute to shaping the technological landscape in animation production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold high performance and reliability standards. 


Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management:

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the studio's IT infrastructure.
  • Manage and optimize high-performance computing resources for an efficient rendering process.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot server and network performance, addressing issues promptly.
  • Implement and manage monitoring tools and systems.
  • Partner with the IT Team to manage upgrades and patches for all Servers, VMs, and Workstations.


Security and Networking:

  • Implement and manage security procedures
  • Physical and logical network segregation
  • Harden Linux images across Servers and Workstations.
  • Manage firewall configurations.


Data, Identity, and Access Management:

  • Centralize and manage user accounts and permissions across regions.
  • Implement identity-based data access management.
  • Establish and maintain backup and recovery procedures for critical data.
  • Manage data synchronization to international regions and staff.


Collaboration with Technical and Creative Teams:

  • Collaborate with technical directors, artists, and animators to optimize system configurations.
  • Work closely with the IT team to integrate new technologies and tools for enhanced production processes.


Documentation and Training:

  • Document system configurations, processes, and best practices for reference and training.
  • Manage security and Systems administration training for the IT Team.
  • Conduct training sessions for CG team members on new tools, workflows, and system updates.


Requirements:

  • Deep understanding of Linux operating systems (Preferably RHEL base Operating Systems)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
  • Proficient in identity and user management.
  • Experience with NFS and file-sharing technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills


Nice To haves:

  • Experience with AWS
  • Knowledge of the Animation processes
  • Experience with render management 
  • Experience with DevOps workflows and CI/CD


About The Company

Sunrise Productions is a company that is passionate about story and equally passionate about people. The heart of our vision is to produce animated and live action feature films that inspire, entertain, challenge and enchant our audiences. 

Western Cape, South Africa (On-Site)

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