System Administrator

Company Description

As an artist-driven boutique studio, Folks has built a solid reputation in the industry. Through teamwork and creativity, we value detail-oriented design. From the very beginning, we have been passionate about capturing the imagination through high-end visual effects. The artists on our team have been making larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 10 years, bringing their rich and diverse experience from Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay, Mumbai and now London.

• Install and configure software and hardware.
• Set up accounts and workstations.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, networks, servers, and virtualisation.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritising problems, and assessing the impact of issues. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Lead desktop and help desk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions.

Qualifications

• 5 plus years experience in system administration
• Preferably have experience in the VFX + Animation industry
• Should be comfortable to work in rotational shift.
• Experience in Linux is a must (At least above user level)