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USC School of Cinematic Arts

Los Angeles, California - United States
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Supervisor, Systems & Networking

Description

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a systems and network supervisor to join its team.  USC's School of Cinematic Arts is considered one of the premier film schools in the country and works on the cutting edge of technology in media production and post-production.

 

The systems and network manager supervises staff who provide computer hardware, software and network support to faculty, students and staff.  The Systems and Network manager also installs, maintains and manages the School's internal, high-speed, “creative” network and related servers in this ever-changing environment of post-production, animation and media creation. This position supports other technical personnel in the School with complex network and systems needs. This position also supports ongoing network research, special projects and maintains classroom computers used by various divisions in the school.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

·      Manages computer network and support activities covering consulting, planning and end user training

 

  • Directly supervises all assigned subordinate staff. Recruits, screens, hires and

trains staff, as needed.

 

  • Manages budget and reconciles account as assigned. Purchases necessary

equipment and materials.

 

  • Provides top-tier technical support on servers, networking and computing

resources school-wide. Resolves most complex technical support issues. Responsible

for high-level systems installation and integration in all SCA environments.

 

  • Manages hardware and software inventory for Creative Computing. Maintains

licenses for software products used in SCA.

 

·      Installs, maintains and manages servers used on internal “creative” network of School. Creates and manages user logins on servers as needed. Works with various divisions, assessing user needs, providing appropriate resources on network

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·      Manages network storage associated with servers for School.

 

·      Managers School’s classroom computers. Annually updates systems. Instructs faculty and staff in their use. Troubleshoots and supports systems as needed. Installs and maintains computer systems, as needed.

 

·      Oversees and maintains network security, included related firewall systems.

 

·      Provides expertise on use of high-end server and networking technology in media production and post production.

 

 

Job Specific information:

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Specialized/technical training with 2 years experience in computer and networking support. Working knowledge of software applications and of network software and hardware, especially those specific or unique to media content creation and distribution.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in math or computer science with 3 years directly related work experience providing a thorough knowledge of network software and hardware.

 

Significant experience in media production/post production/animation/visual effects/interactive media is a highly desirable.

Significant experience in server and workstation systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. Additional experience with directory services: LDAP, Active Directory, Open Directory.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.


The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

 

 

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