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Position Summary:

We are looking for Linux Administrators who are willing to wear multiple hats and be responsible for installing and supporting critical Linux workstations, networks and infrastructure across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as escalation point for Linux-related issues. * Resolve support requests and perform infrastructure maintainence.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems with servers and workstations.
• Perform general system maintainence and support.
• Install, upgrade and maintain hardware, software and peripherals.
• Identify tasks which require automation and automate them.
• Evaluate and qualify relevant new technologies and process suggestions.
• Analyze trends in system utilization to predict future growth for capacity planning purposes.
• Recommend and establish policies on system use and services.
• Produce documentation.
• Train end-users as needed.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Intimate and in-depth knowledge of Linux.
• Experience with Linux/Unix in medium to large enterprises.
• Shell and Perl scripting to automate system administration functions.
• Ability to troubleshoot PC software problems, hardware problems, and connectivity issues.
• Experience supporting end users.
• Ability to work independently and with other members of a team.
• Ability to follow through on support requests in a timely manner, escalating to other members of the team when appropriate.

Desired Skills:

• A computer science degree is very helpful, but not required.
• Experience in a 3D animation/post production facility.
• Exposure to 3D modeling, 3D animation, 3D character setup, 3D lighting and 2D compositing.
• 3D and 2D computer graphics programming experience.
• Experience with Maya and Maya MEL scripting.