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Systems Administrator (Mid/Senior Level)
Location: New York, NY 10001 (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually
Infrastructure & IT Operations | Advertising & Episodic VFX Studio
We're seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator to support and evolve our studio infrastructure across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments. You'll help keep our production pipeline running smoothly for both on-site teams and remote artists while contributing to automation and infrastructure improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and resolve infrastructure issues across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
- Administer core studio systems including storage, networking, compute, and user management.
- Manage onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning, and workstation deployment.
- Support artists and staff across active productions, both onsite and remote.
- Contribute to infrastructure improvements, automation initiatives, and system documentation.
- Mentor junior team members and help maintain a collaborative team culture.
Required Skills
- Linux (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Active Directory, and macOS administration.
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls).
- Storage systems, backup and disaster recovery.
- Scripting and automation with Python and Bash.
- Experience with Git and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Experience
- VFX, animation, broadcast, gaming, or post-production environments.
- Render farm management and remote artist support.
- Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.
- Experience building internal tools and workflow automation.
Who You Are
You are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, supporting creative teams, and continuously improving systems through automation and best practices.
Please send resume to bdoyle@arc-creative.us
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000