FuseFX has an opening in Los Angeles! FuseFX is looking for a Global SystemsEngineer based in our Los Angeles studio to manage and coordinator SystemsEngineer efforts for this location, as well as to assist teams in our otherlocations.
In this role the candidate will be in management of severalprojects that may involve tasking peers with assignments, training, andprojects to complete larger initiatives. The candidate will also work towardsenhancing security and monitoring compliance, planning, and participating inupgrades and expansion. The candidate will also collaborate with otherdepartments across sites, and directly support others when necessary.
To be successful in this position, a FuseFX Global SystemsEngineer should be a highly motivated, results-driven individual who can createthe perfect solution for our organization's cutting-edge needs. The bestcandidate will also be an excellent listener and communicator, with the abilityto explain why their solutions are the best fit for us.
All of FuseFX’s technical roles involve both technical andinterpersonal components, ensuring systems are technically sound whilemaintaining open communication both within the department and with productionteams.
FuseFX is an award-winning visual effects studio that works with all the majorstudios to unleash storylines and creative visions. Known for deliveringboutique-style project management, we back that with the technology, efficiency,and work experience of a larger studio with locations in Los Angeles, New York,Vancouver, and Atlanta.
Responsibilities:
· StrategicPlanning
o Workwith CTO and Head of Technology on overall technology priorities and focus
o Evaluate and integrate hardware, software, and workflow upgrades
o Assistin developing design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and requestsassistance from the staff when needed.
o Integratenew technology into the facility
o Ensure that companytechnical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution ofprojects.
· Engineering
o Manage the productionsystems in a Windows environment, including the following: Windows Server 2012/2019,Active Directory, Terminal Services, VDI, MS SQL Server, WSUS, VirtualizedInfrastructure (VMware) ESXi, High Performance Computing, and Scale out FileSystems.
o Monitor windowsenvironment for anomalies and errors, reporting and escalation of issues withinhouse and off the shelf monitoring tools.
o Manage enterpriseapplications responsible for server builds, patch management, virtual machinemanagement, virus scanning, etc.
o Troubleshoot and debugenvironment and infrastructure problems found in the production andnon-production environments.
Traits of a Successful Global Systems Engineer:
o Experience working withinfrastructure as orchestration tools such as Salt, Ansible, or Puppet
o Experience with scalestrongly preferred. (Distributed Computing, Clouds, Scale Out (anything))
o Bachelor’s in computerscience, Information Systems or comparable professional experience
o Minimum 5 years’experience in a professional systems engineering environment
o Consistent and effectivedocumentation with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and team building.
Nothingin this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassignduties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Company prohibitsdiscrimination in employment against otherwise qualifies applicants because ofa physical or mental disability and will make reasonable accommodations toenable qualified persons with known disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions of their job consistent with applicable law. The Company willconsider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistentwith applicable law.