Systems Administrator

DNEG Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain our Linux-based IT infrastructure and provide 2nd/3rd line support to a global environment. You will work with NetApp and Dell fire servers, XFS/NFS/CIFS, and database services such as MySQL and Postgres.

The role requires strong scripting in Python, Perl and Bash, experience with Git and Subversion, and familiarity with ticketing (JIRA). You will also interact with monitoring tools like Sensu, Graphite and Ganglia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent subject
• Previous experience as a Systems Administrator
• Extensive experience working with Linux systems
• Excellent knowledge of Python, Perl and Bash
• Extensive experienced user of GIT and Subversion
• Experience working with a ticketing systems, ideally JIRA
• Ability to articulate complex technical information to non-technical people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for global infrastructure
• Manage Netapp and Dell fire servers with XFS, NFS and CIFS
• Administer MySQL and Postgres databases
• Ensure SaltStack and Jenkins are operating correctly
• Monitor and diagnose issues with Sensu, Graphite and Ganglia

Skills

Linux

Python

Perl

Bash

Git

Subversion

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

The Technology department at DNEG is in charge of the smooth running of the entire IT infrastructure across our global network. Our System Administrators play a key part because their role entails day-today support but also project work to sustain and improve our large, primarily Linux, infrastructure.

Working as a team, they provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support to our global infrastructure including support for our Netapps and Dell fire servers running XFS, NFS, CIFS as well as our SGI DMF backup systems. Systems Administrators also manage and maintain our large MySQL and Postgres databases while also ensuring saltstack and Jenkins are working correctly. Reports and diagnose issues will be required using our monitoring systems, sensu, graphite and ganglia.

Must Have

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent subject
• Previous experience as a Systems Administrator
• Extensive experience working with Linux systems
• Excellent knowledge of Python, Perl and Bash
• Extensive experienced user of GIT and Subversion
• Experience working with a ticketing systems, ideally JIRA
• Ability to articulate complex technical information to non-technical people.

About You

• Smart, driven and adaptable
• Logical and practical in approach to solving complex problems
• Team orientated and organised
• Strong communicator