Motion Capture IT Lead & Systems Administrator

PlayStation; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts on Sony products

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Motion Capture stages in Santa Monica, collaborating with the San Diego MoCap team and providing global IT support for the Creative Arts group.

You will ensure availability of specialized services in a live production environment, handling servers, storage, and monitoring while adapting to varied shoot schedules and on‑call shifts.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency with scripting languages and automation (Python).
• Proficiency with previsualization and production tools (Motion Builder, Maya).
• Proficiency with digital asset management and version control (Perforce).
• Familiarity with Active Directory, license servers, and virtual machines (SQL, VMware).
• Familiarity with game engine tools (Unreal).
• Solid background in automated Linux deployment troubleshooting.
• Specific on‑set stage experience for virtualized production.
• 5+ years of relevant IT experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for the Motion Capture Stages, including associated servers, workstations, and the tools involved.
• Act as primary liaison with the Creative Arts Motion Capture team to align IT services with business requirements.
• Regularly assess the technical infrastructure needs of the Motion Capture stages and provide recommendations to enhance performance and stability.
• Work with and manage storage systems for the stage environment, including data availability and security.
• Manage and tune monitoring tools to ensure availability of critical hosts and services.
• Serve as primary contact point for all technical stage issues.
• Document system configuration, workflow, network diagrams.
• Available to work varying hours, shoot day schedules, on‑call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Provide coordination with the greater Studio IT team, mentorship, and training for backup of support services.

Skills

Windows

Mac

Linux

Python

On-set stage exp

Unreal Engine

Automation

Motion Capture workflows

Tools

MotionBuilder

Maya

Perforce

Active Directory

License Servers

VMware

SQL

Unreal Engine

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Motion Capture stages in Santa Monica, collaborating with the San Diego MoCap team and providing global IT support for the Creative Arts group.

You will ensure availability of specialized services in a live production environment, handling servers, storage, and monitoring while adapting to varied shoot schedules and on‑call shifts.