Systems Administrator

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