IT - Lead Systems Administrator

LEAD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

About BUCK: 

BUCK is a talent-driven, global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney and Amsterdam. Since 2004 we have been building a home for the world’s most talented dreamers, makers, and doers in a collaborative, ego-free culture that breeds partnership and creative ambition. At our core, we exist to find creative opportunities in every challenge, not just to think, but to make, and ultimately put extraordinary things into the world that inspire people.

Job Description:

The Senior Systems Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting and maintaining all production systems, encompassing both artist workstations and support staff tools. A keen understanding of animation and VFX production processes is vital, especially when it comes to configuring, deploying, and overseeing core industry applications such as Maya, Nuke, C4D, and the Adobe Suite. The role encompasses overseeing the technological foundations of the company—data centers, cloud solutions, servers, and storage, as well as setups for remote work. Collaborating with production teams to ensure that all technical needs of projects are met is also essential. The position will require working in our Los Angeles office, with a direct reporting line to the Head of Technology, Infrastructure Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Promptly troubleshoot and creatively resolve issues related to software, hardware, and overall systems, prioritizing challenges encountered by artists and developers.
• Adapt or enhance systems to align with the changing demands of production.
• Provide consistent production support using various mediums, including Slack, ZenDesk, email, and direct interactions.
• Diligently monitor critical systems and address arising technical complications.
• Engage consistently with Artists and Producers, aiming to provide innovative solutions to intricate technical challenges.
• Oversee and optimize network, storage configurations, backend servers, and deployment tools to promote operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Experience or a strong interest in production pipeline processes, particularly in areas such as automation, render management, and configuration management.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems..
• Advanced knowledge of graphic software, notably Maya, Nuke, C4D, and After Effects.
• Prior involvement within a technical systems team, ideally one that managed diverse graphic workstations and video tools.
• Outstanding communication skills paired with adept project management capabilities.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to foresee production hurdles and initiate effective solutions.
• Precision, attention to detail, and a robust organizational acumen.
• Scripting knowledge (powershell, Python) a plus

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in:

• Platform Standardization and OS builds.
• System Management, including Render Farms (with an emphasis on Salt Configs/Deadline Groups/Database Management).
• AD/OU administration and PCoIP HW/FW standardization.
• Comprehensive Technical Documentation.
• Automation strategies/IaaS.
• Advanced networking capabilities, spanning both Layer 2 & 3.
• Storage system maintenance.
• Support for Backup and Archive software.
• Initiative in project proposals and dedication to research and design.

Salary band: $115k- $145k

BUCK is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All 

qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.