CANDLE Inc
Systems Administrator
CANDLE Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Candle Media is seeking a senior-level Systems Administrator in Los Angeles who is sharp at pinpointing technical inefficiencies, and enjoys developing elegant technical solutions... a strategic thinker! This is a hybrid role that includes the disciplines of a help desk specialist, infrastructure strategist, and media production support.
You will work full-time at our office in Los Angeles, and report to our Manager, Information Technology. If you are a natural problem solver who is personable, a go-getter, and possess a strong desire to streamline heterogeneous operating system environments, or are bored of corporate/technical monotony... then this might be the job for you.
What You'll Do:
Manage internal network and server inventory: build, configure and upgrade as neededManage users, groups via Active Directory and Google WorkspaceSetup/administer Active Directory (Forests, OU, GPOs)Be the main technical support contact for Post-Production, resolve tickets in a timely mannerResearch and ability to discuss engineering solutions to production-related workflow tasksAutomate and find task efficiencies using configuration managers/scriptsImplement and maintain archival and backup workflow between on-prem and cloud infrastructureDemonstrate ability to view systems holistically and find ways to automate production workflowsOccasionally resolve Windows, Mac, Network, WiFi and Printer issues, end-user network issues (File shares, DNS, VPN, printers, etc)Troubleshoot, build, maintain and image workstations and servers in-houseAdvise team members and users on best practices for leveraging network and server infrastructure.Ability to move equipment up to 30 poundsRegularly document changes and updates and add to IT knowledge baseAssist with office moves and after-hours work as neededRequirements
Minimum 5 years experience supporting production network and storage in a production environment, 7+ years experience in IT roles demonstrating regular technical and professional developmentKnowledge of ProMax Platform server / OpenDrives / other media storage platforms5+ years, deep understanding of network infrastructure (fiber cabling, switches, PDU, UPS, VLANs, etc)Experience using a Mac deployment/management tool (JumpCloud, Munki, SimpleMDM, etc)Experience with support of Adobe Creative Cloud and other media creation platformsadministration experience with Microsoft Active DirectoryFundamental knowledge of Cisco / Arista / Unix CLI, experience with Meraki administrationGoogle Workspace administration (GAM tool)Understand the OSI model, and advanced comprehension of network/firewall principles (VLAN, VLAN tagging, spanning tree protocol, RADIUS, etc)Experience with Atlassian suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Stash) a plusExperience with GCP and spinning up/down cloud infrastructureHighly organized, proactive and efficient, ability to spot and document recurring issues comfortable communicating with all levels of staffStrong attention to detail, manage priorities, work independently, interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to think outside the box, fast wit
Benefits
This position has an estimated base salary range between $90,000 and $115,000
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
You will work full-time at our office in Los Angeles, and report to our Manager, Information Technology. If you are a natural problem solver who is personable, a go-getter, and possess a strong desire to streamline heterogeneous operating system environments, or are bored of corporate/technical monotony... then this might be the job for you.
What You'll Do:
Manage internal network and server inventory: build, configure and upgrade as neededManage users, groups via Active Directory and Google WorkspaceSetup/administer Active Directory (Forests, OU, GPOs)Be the main technical support contact for Post-Production, resolve tickets in a timely mannerResearch and ability to discuss engineering solutions to production-related workflow tasksAutomate and find task efficiencies using configuration managers/scriptsImplement and maintain archival and backup workflow between on-prem and cloud infrastructureDemonstrate ability to view systems holistically and find ways to automate production workflowsOccasionally resolve Windows, Mac, Network, WiFi and Printer issues, end-user network issues (File shares, DNS, VPN, printers, etc)Troubleshoot, build, maintain and image workstations and servers in-houseAdvise team members and users on best practices for leveraging network and server infrastructure.Ability to move equipment up to 30 poundsRegularly document changes and updates and add to IT knowledge baseAssist with office moves and after-hours work as neededRequirements
Minimum 5 years experience supporting production network and storage in a production environment, 7+ years experience in IT roles demonstrating regular technical and professional developmentKnowledge of ProMax Platform server / OpenDrives / other media storage platforms5+ years, deep understanding of network infrastructure (fiber cabling, switches, PDU, UPS, VLANs, etc)Experience using a Mac deployment/management tool (JumpCloud, Munki, SimpleMDM, etc)Experience with support of Adobe Creative Cloud and other media creation platformsadministration experience with Microsoft Active DirectoryFundamental knowledge of Cisco / Arista / Unix CLI, experience with Meraki administrationGoogle Workspace administration (GAM tool)Understand the OSI model, and advanced comprehension of network/firewall principles (VLAN, VLAN tagging, spanning tree protocol, RADIUS, etc)Experience with Atlassian suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Stash) a plusExperience with GCP and spinning up/down cloud infrastructureHighly organized, proactive and efficient, ability to spot and document recurring issues comfortable communicating with all levels of staffStrong attention to detail, manage priorities, work independently, interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to think outside the box, fast wit
Benefits
This position has an estimated base salary range between $90,000 and $115,000
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability