Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix’s Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios’ What If…?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan.
We’re looking for an experienced Junior Systems Engineer who can work on-site from our beautiful studio in Madrid, Spain.
** Not open for remote work, this position must be based in Madrid.**
Please apply through the following link: https://flyingbark.bamboohr.com/careers/130
About the role:
- Install and deploy new and/or rebuild existing workstations, configure hardware, peripherals, services, and settings in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements;
- Ensure all facets of deployments are completed properly, including workstation patching, and provisioning of proper peripheral equipment;
- Ensure onboarding and offboarding is performed according to procedure and continuously improve the processes and tools toward that goal. Ensure that Active Directory objects are correctly located within OU structure and ensure that related documentation is maintained accurately;
- Troubleshooting ActiveDirectory, Identify workstation issues, along with server and/or network services issues. Participate in troubleshooting for internally developed applications, as well as problem resolution for VFX applications such as Nuke and Maya;
- Maintain & Update both the asset management systems for Hardware & Software assets and DevOps wiki resource, ensuring accuracy for the end of week and prepare monthly reporting for other Business Units;
- Support physical security systems and ensure proper functioning, both in-house and cloud application configuration and usage, asset tagging and tracking data to ensure best management of computing resources;
- Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning;
- Participate in supporting other team initiatives;
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
About you:
- Formal education and/or certification in computer systems preferred – such as A+ credentials;
- Experience in Media/VFX or High throughput Computing environments preferred;
- Solid experience and fluency in Linux and Windows required;
- Two to Four years of system helpdesk experience in a Media/Entertainment environment;
- Experience with Visual Effects applications strongly preferred; these applications include Nuke, Maya, Houdini, After Effects, and Tractor;
- Experience administering Active Directory;
- Working knowledge of basic TCP/IP and its standard administration (DNS, DHCP/Static, etc.) is required;
- Basic experience with Layer 1 – 3 networking required, including configuration of static IP addresses, configuration of switches, standard cabling and patching (copper/fiber) techniques and ability to make cables;
- Good understanding of VLAN’s and basic firewall operations;
- Experience with floating license servers (FlexLM, RLM, etc.);
- RHEL and/or Windows, and/or CCNA certification preferred;
- Basic scripting experience in Bash, Windows CMD/PowerShell, or Python.
- Fluent in English and Spanish language, both written and verbal;
- Eligible to work in Spain (EU work permit);
- Ability to travel if needed;
What do we do?:
Flying Bark Productions is a prolific independent producer of family-focused animated content. With studio locations in Sydney, LA and Madrid, and partner studios all around the world, Flying Bark operates as a full-service production facility for award-winning original independent feature films and series as well providing world-class animation services for global clients.
Flying Bark continues to grow its world-class animation team across CG, 2D and CG/2D hybrid productions. With over 600 employees, Flying Bark has quickly become one of the most sought-after studios around the world for traditional frame-by-frame and CG animation. Flying Bark is wholly owned by media and theme park group Studio 100 which is headquartered in Belgium.
Flying Bark is known for producing iconic animated franchises such as Maya the Bee, Blinky Bill, and 100% Wolf, as well as world-class animation services for global clients, including *Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (*Nickelodeon), Monkie Kid (LEGO), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney TV Animation), and What If…? (Marvel). Flying Bark is also currently working on an animated Stranger Things series for Netflix, as well as a highly anticipated traditional animated feature.
Why work with us?
- We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
- We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a Kulture Klub dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
- If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!
- We have a full slate and plans for international expansion so there is always plenty of opportunity for career development.
- Our employees say our culture is the best they’ve ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.