Senior Systems Administrator Lead – Hybrid Cloud & Kubernetes

Bardel Entertainment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver seeks a Systems Administrator Lead to design and maintain core infrastructure services. This senior role requires strong experience in both Linux and Windows server environments along with expertise in firewall management, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud solutions. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in the Animation or VFX sector, emphasizing technical leadership rather than formal management. Competitive salary range is CAD $100,000 - $130,000 annually, along with flexible work and health benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Extended Health and Wellness

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Animation or VFX studio environment.
• Practical experience operating Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure both on-prem and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Manage firewall and network security configurations.
• Own backup, disaster recovery, and restore processes.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Windows Server administration

Firewall and network security management

Troubleshooting skills

Operational skills

Documentations skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

A leading animation studio in Vancouver seeks a Systems Administrator Lead to design and maintain core infrastructure services. This senior role requires strong experience in both Linux and Windows server environments along with expertise in firewall management, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud solutions. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in the Animation or VFX sector, emphasizing technical leadership rather than formal management. Competitive salary range is CAD $100,000 - $130,000 annually, along with flexible work and health benefits.