DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Technology - Sr. Systems Administrator, Engineering - Linux
DreamWorks Animation, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
DreamWorks Animation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join its multi-platform Infrastructure Engineering and Operations team. You will administer and architect the studios Linux infrastructure, handling business-as-usual tasks, upgrades, and systems programming. You will collaborate with Principal Engineers to design complex deployments and integrations of new technologies. We value clear communication, the ability to prioritize and multitask, and a willingness to be challenged daily. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #doingyourdreamwork! Responsibilities
Lead support of the Linux environment including security updates, package repository management, and kernel configuration and hardware lifecycle tasks Create process documentation for the team with industry-standard best practices Deliver training and mentorship to junior team members on administration and best practices Manage name services (Red Hat IDM) and interface with Active Directory and upstream HR services Manage virtualization (Red Hat/OpenShift Virtualization, Hyper-V, VMware) and cloud (Azure and AWS) efforts Design, update, and maintain systems that provision and update operating systems (Foreman/Katello and Chef/Ansible) Drive enhancements and bug fixes for large-scale automation projects (patching, provisioning, kickstart domains) Participate in escalations and root cause analysis Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation Document progress and relevant information for your work queue; communicate clearly and efficiently Implement off-hours maintenance tasks Qualifications
Minimum 10+ years as a Senior Linux system administrator in a large environment (500+ systems) Develop tools using Python, Bash, etc. to automate manual work and improve efficiency Experience supporting and provisioning Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Server and Workstation) Experience with CI/CD pipelines like GitLab/GitHub Strong customer service and documentation skills with ability to balance project work with technical support Ability to prioritize and manage issues of varying complexity and criticality Strong analytical skills to diagnose and correct performance and reliability issues What can I offer?
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a computer or information management field Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE, LFCS, LPIC-1) Advanced knowledge of LDAP (layout, queries, object manipulation) Experience in OSE/RHV administration Experience designing and implementing automation tools like Chef or Ansible Solid skills in Bash and Python; familiarity with Perl or Ansible for automation Experience supporting SSL and PKI in an enterprise environment Familiarity with networking technologies (routing, switching, load balancing) Some experience administering Windows Active Directory and macOS Experience with JIRA and ServiceNow Hybrid work and benefits
This position is designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The role is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks. Learn more about NBCUniversal benefits on the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000 Additional information
As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at one of NBCUniversals locations prior to hiring. NBCUniversal is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
DreamWorks Animation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join its multi-platform Infrastructure Engineering and Operations team. You will administer and architect the studios Linux infrastructure, handling business-as-usual tasks, upgrades, and systems programming. You will collaborate with Principal Engineers to design complex deployments and integrations of new technologies. We value clear communication, the ability to prioritize and multitask, and a willingness to be challenged daily. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #doingyourdreamwork! Responsibilities
Lead support of the Linux environment including security updates, package repository management, and kernel configuration and hardware lifecycle tasks Create process documentation for the team with industry-standard best practices Deliver training and mentorship to junior team members on administration and best practices Manage name services (Red Hat IDM) and interface with Active Directory and upstream HR services Manage virtualization (Red Hat/OpenShift Virtualization, Hyper-V, VMware) and cloud (Azure and AWS) efforts Design, update, and maintain systems that provision and update operating systems (Foreman/Katello and Chef/Ansible) Drive enhancements and bug fixes for large-scale automation projects (patching, provisioning, kickstart domains) Participate in escalations and root cause analysis Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation Document progress and relevant information for your work queue; communicate clearly and efficiently Implement off-hours maintenance tasks Qualifications
Minimum 10+ years as a Senior Linux system administrator in a large environment (500+ systems) Develop tools using Python, Bash, etc. to automate manual work and improve efficiency Experience supporting and provisioning Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Server and Workstation) Experience with CI/CD pipelines like GitLab/GitHub Strong customer service and documentation skills with ability to balance project work with technical support Ability to prioritize and manage issues of varying complexity and criticality Strong analytical skills to diagnose and correct performance and reliability issues What can I offer?
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a computer or information management field Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE, LFCS, LPIC-1) Advanced knowledge of LDAP (layout, queries, object manipulation) Experience in OSE/RHV administration Experience designing and implementing automation tools like Chef or Ansible Solid skills in Bash and Python; familiarity with Perl or Ansible for automation Experience supporting SSL and PKI in an enterprise environment Familiarity with networking technologies (routing, switching, load balancing) Some experience administering Windows Active Directory and macOS Experience with JIRA and ServiceNow Hybrid work and benefits
This position is designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The role is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks. Learn more about NBCUniversal benefits on the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000 Additional information
As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at one of NBCUniversals locations prior to hiring. NBCUniversal is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr