Systems Administrator

Flying Bark; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 95 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Health and wellbeing programs

Breakfast daily

Résumé du poste

Flying Bark Productions is seeking a hands-on Senior Systems Administrator to support IT and systems for our studio and its productions. You will manage core infrastructure, coordinate with vendors, and automate administrative tasks to streamline workflows.

The role requires experience with Windows/Linux, Active Directory, cloud and on-prem virtualization, and production support in a VFX or post-production setting. Hybrid work options are available in Sydney.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Senior SysAdmin experience in medium to large enterprise environments.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server administrations.
• Experience with security standards ISM, AS/NZS ISO/IEC 2700X or TPN.
• Experience with DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and public cloud/on-premise virtualization.

Responsabilités

• Provide systems administration and user support for production tasks.
• Liaise with 3rd-party vendors for issues and new functionality.
• Balance production needs within client security constraints.
• Manage core infrastructure: AD, DHCP, DNS, cloud storage, VMs.
• Monitor support tickets and pro-actively resolve incidents.
• Manage storage servers and network health for efficient data delivery.
• Install/build hardware and deploy software as needed.
• Develop scripts to automate admin tasks and support pipelines.
• Provide after-hours support as required.

Connaissances

SysAdmin

Windows Server

Active Directory

DHCP/DNS

Public cloud

Storage systems

Post Production

Collaboration

Formation

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Outils

Autodesk Maya

Foundry Nuke

Render management (Pixar Tractor)

Adobe Creative Cloud

Avid Media Composer

Arnold

Description du poste

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We have a number of exciting productions underway, including a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.

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 hascreated award-winning feature films and TV series.

The Systems Administrator is a hands-on position, assisting with the management and maintenance of the IT and Systems Administration requirements for the studio as a whole (hardware and software) and its ongoing slate of television series, films and projects and to provide technical support to the users of those systems. You will be part of a greater technical team servicing the requirements of the studio and its various productions.

About the role:

• On a daily basis provide systems administration and technical support to artists in their production tasks and staff members as required;
• Liaising with 3rd-party software vendors to resolve technical issues and direct requests to the vendor for development of new functionality as required;
• Balance the needs of production teams whilst working within agreed client security constraints (TPN/MPAA);
• Identify issues with work-flow, technology and development methodologies and communicate effectively any found issues with production, pipeline team, or global technology departments;
• Manage, monitor and maintain core infrastructure comprising of: MS Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, public cloud (object storage, virtual private servers) and on-premises virtualisation;
• Monitor and respond to the ticket support system and proactively identify patterns of incidents to resolve any fundamental issues that arise;
• Management of various storage servers, technologies used including ZFS and Editshare;
• Maintaining health and security of the network and working to provide efficiencies in network configuration to enable optimised data delivery to users;
• Building of new hardware and installation/deployment of software as required;
• Scripting and some software development to automate or simplify administrative processes, assists or troubleshoot issues with existing production pipeline tools;
• Be available to provide support outside of traditional working hours, including nights and weekends as reasonably required.

About you:

• Experience provisioning and maintaining access and core switches;
• 3-5 Senior SysAdmin in a Medium to Large Enterprise for both Linux & MS Server;
• Experience working under an established set of security standards e.g. ISM, AS/NZS ISO/IEC 2700X, or Trusted Partner Network;
• Experience with DHCP, DNS, Active Directory on Windows Server;
• Public cloud and on-premises virtualisation setup and maintenance;
• Minimum 5 Yrs Enterprise Storage Systems;
• 3-5 Yrs in Post Production or VFX facility;
• Application support of the following: Autodesk Maya, Foundry Nuke, Render Management such as Pixar Tractor, Adobe Suite, Avid MediaComposer, Arnold;
• Ability to work cohesively as part of the greater technology team ensuring transparency in reporting and communication within that team and the Company as a whole;
• Ability to liaise with production staff, technical and creative crew to gather requirements and rapidly provide solutions that meet the needs of the various productions and the Company;
• Establishment of successful working relationships with key members of production and crew;
• Ability to flag in advance any issues that may impact on the successful delivery of productions and the efficient running of the Company from a system administration and technical support perspective;
• Ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining high levels of communication with supervising and key crew;
• Be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes;
• Complete tasks within production deadlines.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Perks & Benefits:

• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help your pay go further.
• Health Insurance Discounts: Compare and save on private health cover with potential savings of up to $300.
• Novated Leasing (Flare Cars): Eligible employees can save an average of $10,000/year on car ownership through novated leasing.*
• *Available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more.

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