System Administrator

ABOUT US!

At Sourcing Unicorns, we recruit globally across the creative and experiential industry, always on the lookout for exceptional talent to bring bold ideas to life. For this opportunity, we’re proud to collaborate with the unique team at SHED to find the unicorn, the one who will truly make a difference. Together, we ensure a smooth and human-centered hiring experience that reflects the studio’s vision.

ABOUT SHED!

SHED is a design, animation and post-production studio located in Montreal, with over 20 years of experience. Their work is to breathe life into brands, thanks to captivating narratives and powerful visuals.

YOUR MISSION

As a System Administrator, you manage our technology fleet, computer systems, editing and finishing rooms, as well as all infrastructure including networks, servers, storage and virtualization solutions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-level technical support to all users;

• Ensure proper functioning and updates of in-station software as well as editing and finishing rooms;

• Install, configure, upgrade and maintain all studio technical infrastructure to ensure system and security patches are up to date;

• Oversee and contribute to system documentation to keep it organized and up to date;

• Monitor new technologies (hardware, software, R&D);

• Manage budget and technical acquisitions (supplier relations, sourcing, negotiation and equipment purchasing).

WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Relevant IT education and/or equivalent professional experience;

• Experience in post-production and/or VFX (asset);

• Excellent knowledge of Linux (RedHat-based distros), Windows and MacOS;

• Excellent knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory;

• Excellent knowledge of virtual machines;

• Excellent knowledge of DNS, DHCP and LDAP;

• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols and technologies;

• Advanced network security and system hardening skills;

• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes or Rez (asset);

• Strong command-line skills;

• Knowledge of ZFS systems;

• Knowledge of Linux deployment and management tools such as Kickstart/Yum, Puppet and Ansible.

ENVIRONMENT, VALUES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

We believe in a healthy work environment where engagement, collaboration and direct communication between artists are valued. Whether you want to grow within your discipline or take on new challenges, the studio offers the right playground.

Work-life balance is a key priority for us. We offer hybrid work flexibility and group health insurance.

Thank you for applying. We’re committed to an inclusive process and we welcome talent from all walks of life. We aim to review every application. Roles in experiential can be ultra-specialized, if it’s not a fit for this one, we may still flag your profile for future opportunities. Thanks for helping grow the Sourcing Unicorns talent ecosystem.