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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Rhythm & Hues is a multiple Academy Award® winning film production studio specializing in visual effects and computer animation for feature films and television commercials. Recent films include Night At The Museum 2, Fast & Furious, The Mummy 3, The Incredible Hulk, and The Golden Compass. Rhythm & Hues has a globally distributed production infrastructure with studios in Los Angeles, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and now Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

ROLE
An experienced Linux Administrator who is able to work well in a team, willing to perform a variety of functions, and be responsible for installing and supporting Linux servers and workstations as well as networks and critical infrastructure across multiple locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Take primary responsibility for hardware and software installation and support of Linux workstations and servers – Perform general system and network maintenance and support – Install, upgrade and maintain hardware, software and peripherals – Troubleshoot problems with hardware, software and networks – Identify tasks which require automation and automate them – Evaluate and qualify relevant new technologies and suggestions from end-users – Analyze system utilization trends for capacity planning purposes – Produce documentation and provide training for end-users and colleagues – Resolve support requests and serve as escalation point for Linux and networking issues

REQUIREMENTS
· Proficient in English, both spoken and written
· 4+ years of Linux or Unix experience in a medium or large enterprise
· Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
· Experience in managing computer networks (WAN and LAN)
· Shell and Perl scripting to automate system administration functions
· Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and networking problems
· Experience in supporting end users
· Ability to work independently and with other members of a team
· Ability to follow through on support requests in a timely manner, escalating to other members of the team when appropriate

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
· A computer science degree would be very helpful, but is not required.
· Experience in a 3D animation/post production facility would be a distinct advantage