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Sunrise Animation Studios

Systems Administrator

Previs Artist

Lighting Artist

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.

<div class="BambooRichText jss-f592">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.&nbsp;
 
Responsibilities 
Infrastructure Management:
<ul>
<li>Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the studio's IT infrastructure.</li>
<li>Manage and optimize high-performance computing resources for an efficient rendering process.</li>
<li>Monitor and troubleshoot server and network performance, addressing issues promptly.</li>
<li>Implement and manage monitoring tools and systems.</li>
<li>Partner with the IT Team to manage upgrades and patches for all Servers, VMs, and Workstations.</li>
</ul>
 Security and Networking:
<ul>
<li>Implement and manage security procedures</li>
<li>Physical and logical network segregation</li>
<li>Harden Linux images across Servers and Workstations.</li>
<li>Manage firewall configurations.</li>
</ul>
 Data, Identity, and Access Management:
<ul>
<li>Centralize and manage user accounts and permissions across regions.</li>
<li>Implement identity-based data access management.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain backup and recovery procedures for critical data.</li>
<li>Manage data synchronization to international regions and staff.</li>
</ul>
 
Collaboration with Technical and Creative Teams:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with technical directors, artists, and animators to optimize system configurations.</li>
<li>Work closely with the IT team to integrate new technologies and tools for enhanced production processes.</li>
</ul>
 Documentation and Training:
<ul>
<li>Document system configurations, processes, and best practices for reference and training.</li>
<li>Manage security and Systems administration training for the IT Team.</li>
<li>Conduct training sessions for CG team members on new tools, workflows, and system updates.</li>
</ul>
 Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Deep understanding of Linux operating systems (Preferably RHEL base Operating Systems)</li>
<li>Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.</li>
<li>Proficient in identity and user management.</li>
<li>Experience with NFS and file-sharing technologies.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills</li>
</ul>
 Nice To haves:
<ul>
<li>Experience with AWS</li>
<li>Knowledge of the Animation processes</li>
<li>Experience with render management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience with DevOps workflows and CI/CD</li>
</ul>
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