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Senior System AdministratorLuma Pictures • Los Angeles, CA, US
Senior System Administrator

Senior System Administrator

Luma Pictures • Los Angeles, CA, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Senior Systems Administrator

Location

Los Angeles, California (must be located in LA)

Job Description

Luma Pictures is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux based Senior Systems Administrator to support our technical infrastructure in Los Angeles. This role is crucial to maintaining the performance, reliability, and scalability of our VFX production environment. You will be responsible for overseeing core systems, networks, storage, and supporting artists and production staff with day-to-day IT needs. You'll collaborate with the global IT team, pipeline developers, and production departments to support the technical backbone of our creative workflows.

Prerequisites

  • 7+ years' experience in Systems Administration
  • Proven expertise managing Enterprise Linux environments and backend systems
  • Experience with virtualisation technologies and platforms (KVM, Proxmox, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of networking principles, firewalls, and network security
  • Experience with enterprise storage solutions (e.g., Isilon, Qumulo etc.)

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of Linux systems administration and shell scripting
  • Strong understanding of networking technologies and remote connectivity solutions (IPSec VPN tunnels, PCoIP, etc.)
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware / software issues in a live production environment
  • Proficiency in managing compute farms, clustered computing
  • Experience in monitoring and optimising system performance, security
  • Research and implement infrastructure improvements and emerging technologies
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills

    • Nice To Have

  • Experience in a VFX, animation, or game development studio
  • Familiarity with VFX production software environments (Maya, Houdini, Nuke)
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and hybrid deployment solutions (GCP / AWS)
  • Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CI / CD
  • Excellent scripting skills in Python and Bash
  • Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

    • Application

    To apply, please send your CV to : recruiting@lumapictures.com

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