Systems Administrator

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Snowball VFX Full time

**Work with Us**

Snowball Studios is a dynamic and creative animation studio with locations in Toronto and Israel. Focused on top quality, 3D animation and visual effects for film, tv, computer games, commercials and mobile apps, Snowball studios has produced hundreds of iconic animation minutes for both Disney and Netflix. Future collaborations include exciting new projects with Warner Bros Animation and HBO Max. We know that in order to be successful, we must create a place where you can flourish. Come... join us in building a great future and a great you.

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Systems Administrator and Desktop Support**

**Location**: Toronto

**Reports to**: IT Director

**Job Type**: Full-time, Hybrid position. Approx. 2 days a week in studio.

**Compensation**:Competitive salary, Benefits, Paid Vacation, and Personal Days.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Systems Administrator**
- Manage, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux systems and infrastructure for the studio.
- Manage, deploy, and maintain in-house production network services (AD, AAD, DNS, DHCP, O365, etc.), and storage infrastructure, such as NAS, SAN, and cluster/cloud-based environment.
- Manage, deploy, and maintain license servers using RLM FLEXLM and vendor-based servers. Work with management on monitoring and purchasing of software licenses.
- Create and verify backups of data.
- Work closely with all departments and collaborate with other Engineering staff.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of future hardware and software upgrades and IT development projects.
- Occasional help with data transfers (Signiant, SFTP etc.)
- Documenting system configurations and changes
- Maintain current knowledge on key trends and products related to cybersecurity operations.
- Research hardware for future purchases - Obtaining quotes from vendors.

**Desktop Support**
- Provide day-to-day technical support in a virtual environment using Teradici/VPN for staff as required ranging from a forgotten password to a major system malfunction.
- Build, configure, and deploy/imaging artist workstations using FOG, Maya, Adobe, Nuke, and plug-ins etc.
- Assist with the employee onboarding process.

**Qualifications**:

- Computer Science degree or Information Technology Degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator in the Media and Entertainment industry.
- 2+ years of experience with Linux and Windows environments.
- Knowledge of our creative software would be helpful (Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Office 365, Adobe products etc.)
- Working knowledge of Dell EMC Isilon is considered a strong asset.
- Knowledge of AWS is considered an asset.
- Must have a strong attention to detail.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
- Self-confidence, self-starter, ability to multi-task, and think on your feet.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills at all levels (both verbal and written)
- Exceptional level of discretion and judgement with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Proven record of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest levels.
- Professional, positive, and friendly manner

Snowball Studio thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.



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