Description
FuseFX New York is currently searching for a Junior Systems Administrator. This is an entry-level job with the primary focus of data archival and synchronization at all our sites as well as assisting in general user setup and support tasks. Candidates with some visual effects / animation / post production experience preferred.
FuseFX is an award-winning visual effects studio focused on producing photo-real digital effects for episodic television, feature films, and commercials.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Archival operations
• Clearing completed work from the system, tracking space available
• Restoring work as needed
• Testing and meticulous attention to detail
• File management and synchronization
• Monitoring transfers between sites
• Assisting in render management as needed
• Artist and User support
• Application installation
• File location or restoration
• Account reset or creation
Requirements:
• Physical ability to lift at least 50lbs to standing height and assist in movement of heavier items
• Technical experience
• Having built a computer from scratch
• OS support from installation to network connection with both Windows and OSX
• Support of basic applications such as Office, Filemaker, Acrobat and Photoshop
• Support of printers, driver installation, etc.
Qualifications:
• Formal education in Computer Science or equivalent a plus
• Familiarity with creative applications such as 3dsMax, Maya, Nuke a plus
• Familiarity with render management and especially Thinkbox’s Deadline a plus
• Batch/scripting knowledge a big plus
• Experience with tape libraries / LTO drives a plus
• Experience with archival systems such as Xendata or Strongbox a big plus
• Certifications such as A+, Network+, CCNA, MCSA a plus
• Experience in a professional office environment required
• Positive can-do attitude combined with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skill with strong attention to detail