Systems Engineer, Associate

Company 3; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Company 3 seeks an Associate Systems Engineer in Hollywood, CA, to assist in deploying and maintaining computing infrastructure for a busy production environment.

You will support workstations, servers, storage, and networks under supervision, contribute to documentation, and participate in on-call rotations with occasional night/weekend shifts. A passion for automation and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Background in computer engineering or CS with basic Linux and Windows knowledge.
• Post-production environment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Bash or PowerShell scripting is a plus.
• Interest in networking, storage, and automation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist deployment, configuration, and basic troubleshooting of workstations, servers, storage, and network devices under senior guidance.
• Respond to technical support requests from production teams and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Document common troubleshooting steps, system configurations, and workflows.
• Monitor system performance and help identify potential issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Perform basic automation tasks and scripting using Bash or PowerShell.
• Support software license management and license servers.
• Learn and apply networking concepts, including IP addressing, VLANs, and basic firewall configurations.
• Gain hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and macOS and assist with installations and updates.
• Develop knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, AWX, PDQ) and deployment tools (FOG, Cobbler, MDT, WDS).

Skills

Linux basics

Windows basics

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Tools

Ansible

AWX

PDQ

FOG

Cobbler

MDT

WDS

Zabbix

LibreNMS

Job description

Business Unit: Company 3

Position: Systems Engineer, Associate

Location: Hollywood, CA (On-Site)

Pay Range: $29.00 - $34.00 USD hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Company 3 provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

As part of our facility’s engineering team, the Associate Systems Engineer will assist in deploying and maintaining computing infrastructure, supporting artists and production personnel, and performing day-to-day systems management tasks.

MAIN DUTIES:

The Systems Engineer, Associate will assist in the deployment, configuration, and basic troubleshooting of workstations, servers, storage systems, and network devices under the guidance of senior engineers. They will respond to technical support requests from production teams, escalating complex issues as needed, help document common troubleshooting steps, system configurations, and operational workflows, and monitor system performance and assist in identifying potential issues. They will also participate in on-call rotations for system support, including occasional nights and weekends, follow established procedures and best practices for system maintenance and updates, and assist with basic automation tasks, including scripting and configuration management using tools such as Bash or PowerShell. They will also be responsible for the following:

• Support software license management and floating license servers with guidance from senior engineers.


• Learn and apply fundamental networking concepts, including IP addressing, VLANs, and basic firewall configurations.


• Gain hands-on experience with operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS) and contribute to system installations and updates.


• Develop a working knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, AWX, and PDQ, understanding their basic usage and navigation.


• Gain familiarity with deployment tools such as FOG, Cobbler, MDT, and WDS, learning how they are used for system deployment and updates.


• Navigate and utilize network monitoring systems (NMS) such as Zabbix and LibreNMS to observe system health and performance.


• Work alongside more senior engineers to improve workflows and enhance infrastructure performance.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The ideal candidate will have a background in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. They must already have a basic understanding of Linux and Windows environments, as well as an understanding of the operational processes of a VFX episodic and/or commercials facility. They must have an understanding of pipeline workflows and enabling technologies, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. Additional desired skills include:

• Previous experience in a post-production environment is preferred.


• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell is a plus.


• Interest in networking, storage, and automation technologies.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Enthusiasm for learning and developing new technical skills.


• Excellent communication skills


• Adaptable and flexible; able to adjust and re-prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company’s HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by January 26, 2027.