SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR [JR-MID] - LA
Job No:
SVFX991
Location:
LOS ANGELES, CA
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SCANLINE VFX VANCOUVER LINKEDIN
SUMMARY
The Junior Systems Administrator assists in supporting all technical operations of our global studio locations, with a focus on datacenter and server hardware support.
Day-to-day tasks include help desk support via a ticketing system supporting 650+ users, quickly and effectively responding to alerts and emergencies as well as the general preparation and maintenance of Scanline’s technical infrastructure. Junior Systems Administrators are also expected to continually learn and grow with the team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide organization-wide help desk and server support
- Provision and maintain employee equipment
- Monitoring and maintenance of a variety of hardware and software systems
- Respond to and assist in resolving incidents and emergencies
- Timely completion of tasks assigned through a ticketing system
- Learn open and proprietary hardware and software systems
- Stay current with industry standards and emerging technologies
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years experience in a systems administration role (nice to have)
- Visual effects industry, gaming industry, software entertainment industry (nice to have)
- Team player with ability to work individually
- Ability to deliver milestones/tasks under tight deadlines.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Fundamental understanding of, and experience using and supporting:
- Workstation and server hardware
- Windows desktop and server systems.
- Local and networked storage systems
- Common office applications (e.g. Microsoft Office/Excel, E-mail Clients)
- Datacenter/machine room systems
- Office equipment (e.g. printers, scanners)
- Ability to:
- Work independently and in a team
- Work flexible hours
- Work effectively under pressure
- Learn quickly and independently
- Be highly organized
- Quickly and methodically troubleshoot and solve problems
- Effectively manage time and resources
- Lift and move items up to 25 lbs as part of your duties
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience with and basic understanding of:
- Networking theory and practice (e.g. TCP/IP, VLANs)
- Common network services/protocols (e.g. DNS, DHCP)
- Linux and Mac OS X desktop and server systems
- Storage clusters (e.g. NetApp, Isilon, Avere)
- Cisco and Extreme networking equipment
- Render farms or high performance, distributed computing and storage clusters
- VoIP systems
- PCoIP systems
HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT
- APPLY ONLY ONCE.
We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position.
- ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system.
- Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
- Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
- Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.