Systems Engineer

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in IT infrastructure, including but not limited to servers, networking, storage systems and virtualisation, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team to deliver innovative IT solutions.

About the role:

• Design, deploy, and maintain IT systems, including but not limited to servers, networking equipment, and virtualization platforms.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Manage and administer Windows and Linux server environments, including configuration, patch management, and security hardening.
• Configure and maintain network devices, such as routers, switches, wireless access points and firewalls, to support business requirements.
• Implement and support virtualization technologies, such as Proxmox, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, to optimise resource utilisation and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support business-critical applications, services and security controls.
• Perform security reviews of new technologies, applications, and systems to identify security risks and provide recommendations for mitigating controls.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and technical specifications.
• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting activities to support the long-term IT requirements of the organisation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in IT infrastructure, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior members of the IT team, sharing knowledge and best practices in systems engineering.
• Be available to provide support outside of traditional working hours, including nights and weekends as reasonably required.

About you:

• 5+ years of experience in IT systems engineering with a focus on storage technologies.
• Strong proficiency and experience in Windows and Linux server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Strong proficiency and experience of networking and security concepts, technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, endpoint protection and encryption technologies.
• Strong proficiency and experience of storage concepts and protocols, such as SMB/CIFS, NFS, iSCSI and Fibre Channel.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as Proxmox, VMware vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, including network security, endpoint security, and security operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
• We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.