Systems Administrator

Job Description Are you looking to work in an exciting, creative organisation with a well established IT function? Then this role is for you! Joining Brown Bag Films means being part of a team where technology and creativity come together to create world class animation. We are looking for a Systems Operations Administrator who enjoys solving problems, keeping systems running at their best, and supporting teams to do amazing work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, creative environment where your skills really matter, your work has visible impact, and no two days are ever quite the same. If you are someone who takes pride in reliable, well run systems and wants to work in a friendly, creative studio environment, we would love to hear from you.

This role will ensure the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of IT Servers, Networks, Storage and IT Security in the corporate environment. It is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract based in our Dublin studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization.
• Installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrating automation processes.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritising problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Providing documentation and technical specifications for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
• Ensuring regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Ensuring capacity, storage planning, and database performance is for purpose.

Key Requirements

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of IT operations best practice, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Strong knowledge in Server/Storage and network systems (essential).
• Working knowledge of VMware virtualization (essential).
• Working knowledge of networking protocols (essential).
• Data protection and disaster recovery protocols (desirable).

Experience:

• Strong working experience in server/network and storage systems.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• 3 5 years' experience in a Systems Administrator role.

Technical Skills:

• Strong skill sets of Windows Server and Linux Server environments.
• Basic knowledge of scripting such as PowerShell.
• Knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Microsoft MCSE Core Infrastructure.