Job Title
Senior Systems Administrator
Location
Los Angeles, California (must be located in LA)
Job Description
Luma Pictures is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux based Senior Systems Administrator to support our technical infrastructure in Los Angeles. This role is crucial to maintaining the performance, reliability, and scalability of our VFX production environment. You will be responsible for overseeing core systems, networks, storage, and supporting artists and production staff with day-to-day IT needs. You'll collaborate with the global IT team, pipeline developers, and production departments to support the technical backbone of our creative workflows.
Prerequisites
- 7+ years' experience in Systems Administration
- Proven expertise managing Enterprise Linux environments and backend systems
- Experience with virtualisation technologies and platforms (KVM, Proxmox, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of networking principles, firewalls, and network security
- Experience with enterprise storage solutions (e.g., Isilon, Qumulo etc.)
Skills
Advanced knowledge of Linux systems administration and shell scriptingStrong understanding of networking technologies and remote connectivity solutions (IPSec VPN tunnels, PCoIP, etc.)Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware / software issues in a live production environmentProficiency in managing compute farms, clustered computingExperience in monitoring and optimising system performance, securityResearch and implement infrastructure improvements and emerging technologiesExcellent communication and documentation skillsStrong technical problem-solving skillsNice To Have
Experience in a VFX, animation, or game development studioFamiliarity with VFX production software environments (Maya, Houdini, Nuke)Experience with cloud infrastructure and hybrid deployment solutions (GCP / AWS)Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CI / CDExcellent scripting skills in Python and BashKnowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)Application
To apply, please send your CV to : recruiting@lumapictures.com
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