Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

About Pixomondo:

Founded in 2001 by CEO and Executive Producer Thilo Kuther, Pixomondo is a solutions-oriented design company that solves creative challenges for our clients and partners. Whether we are crafting never-before-seen visual effects for a feature film or developing innovative original concepts for a global marketing campaign, we leverage our collaborative design process to develop truly award-winning work. Our passion is to deliver the best ideas at the highest levels of quality on-time and on-budget, with the outstanding service you expect from a world-class company.

Job Responsibilities:
• Design, install and configure internal and client facing servers, network devices and firewalls.
• Proactively manage and maintain server, network and firewall systems, VPN Management.
• Administer and support core Microsoft, Dell and VMware technologies
• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment
• Define and document best practices and support procedures
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation, and negotiations
• Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies
• Carry out special tasks at Management's direction
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related area) preferred.
• Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers, desktop Operating Systems (Win 10, Centos 7)
• Managing more than 30 Linux / Windows Server infrastructure
• Managing deployments/rollouts
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server
• A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
• Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional -CCNA/ CCNP MCITP Server
• Group Policy design and configuration
• Microsoft Exchange and office 365
• Linux/UNIX administration
• Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues including back bone infrastructure issues
• LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Q trunks)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be organized and have the ability to manage projects of varying length
• Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
• Must be a team player

Good to have:
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services
• AWS Deadline application
• Experience with NAS storage ( Isilon, QNAP )
• PowerShell and Python scripting

Please note, this is an on-site position.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnvz21-3-145-175-243-42 in your application.