Friday, November 6, 2015

[Avid-L2] job posting - Chicago - Post Production Systems Admin

 

We are a creative post-production facility located in Chicago.  We primarily work in short form medium of commercials.  Candidate would be working with a creative group of about 50 individuals and manage day to day systems for one location, but a member of a team that manages multiple locations.

We are seeking an individual who will show a sense of urgency and an ability to work within a fast paced environment.  The Post Production Systems Administrator will have the technical knowledge and experience to be 'hands-on' and 'think out of the box' when problem solving.  It is key that this person be proactive, responsive, and get things done quickly.

Overview of environment:  mac, pc, linux, offline, visual efx, and online.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•     Deploy, maintain, and update related systems, which can include; storage, renderfarms, LTO tape library, and servers to mention some, but not all, resources.

•     Ensure all Mac, Windows, and Linux workstations, farm, and servers are up to date with OS, patches, and software.

•     Installation and troubleshooting of VFX, Online, and Non-Linear applications, which can include:  Flame, Adobe, Nuke, Maya, C4D, Vray, Resolve, Avid, Final Cut, and Premiere.

•     Respond to user requests and issues related to media management, file-based workflow, delivery or system issues.

•     Implement processes and resources to enhance Artists/Client/Production workflow.

•     Documentation of infrastructure, software, and processes.

•     Testing of new technologies for possible future integration.

•     Help Desk support of printers, telephones, and security, along with, hvac.

•     Role includes 24x7 hour support.  Some systems maintenance will happen off hours requiring a flexibility schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS 

•     Solid working knowledge of Mac OS, Linux, Windows, Python, DPX, Tiff, OpenEXR, HDR, RAW, Quicktime, DNxHD, H.264.

•     Knowledge of AD, SMTP, DHCP, NFS, DNS

•     Experience with building and troubleshooting high availability computing systems and renderfarms.

•     VFX support experience:  Maya, Autodesk, Adobe, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, and Deadline Queue Manager.

•     Ability to effectively communicate with non-technical people face to face or via email.

•     Ability to quickly learn and implement new technology.

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Posted by: Suzanne Van Dam <SVanDam@whitehousepost.com>
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