Systems Engineer

Scholar is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team. Responsibilities include managing servers, networks, and workstations across on-premises and cloud environments, with strong multiplatform skills. You’ll work on a collaborative Tech team that enables Scholar’s artists and production staff in creating amazing visuals, constantly looking to help improve infrastructure and services, while also providing frontline support.

• Set up, maintain, and manage virtual and on-premises workstations, render farm, laptops, and hardware peripherals.
• Install, configure and upgrade software, servers and network infrastructure.
• Shape Scholar’s IT roadmap in partnership with the Head Of Technology and the rest of the Tech Team.
• Support a wide range of software packages across a mix of operating systems.
• Address the day to day technical needs of production.
• Ensure all issues and solutions are properly documented in the ticketing system and company knowledge base.
• Investigate and resolve several technical issues at a time, quickly and calmly.

• Working knowledge of typical VFX applications (Maya, Nuke, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Adobe Creative Cloud, Deadline) and SaaS platforms (Google Workspace, Frame.io)
• Familiarity with Cloud services and providers, particularly AWS.
• Experience working in a mixed environment (Windows, Linux, MacOS).
• Understanding of Active Directory, WDS/MDT, Munki, Mosyle MDM, or similar management softwares.
• Strong grasp of basic principles of networking and systems administration (DNS, DHCP, VLAN, NAS).
• Scripting or programming (Python, Bash, C++, or similar)
• Familiarity with video and broadcast routing, standards, and workflows.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong organization and time management.
• Strong ability to problem solve, multitask, and work as part of a team.
• Expected to work remotely and on-premises with a support schedule that may include after-hours and weekend support.
• Degree/Certification in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field preferred. Will also consider equivalent experience in a similar role.

This is a full time salaried position with full benefits. Salary range is currently $90K-$120K/year, depending on experience. The position is hybrid-remote, but candidate must be LA local.