Description

About Us:

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients' success through tailored solutions. One of North America's largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in Northern California, Los Angeles, the New York Tri-State Area, the Southeastern US, and the Rocky Mountain Region.

We Are Looking For: CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN THE BAY AREA OF CA!

Advanced Systems Group LLC. seeks an experienced Post Production Systems Engineer to operate and maintain our client's key video and visual effects systems, pipeline workflow, render farm operation, and management while assisting the creative end user.

Your mission will involve navigating the complex interplay between professional video production, computer graphics, and enterprise IT technology. We seek a candidate who stands out for their in-depth experience managing large-scale video infrastructures and visual effects systems, setting industry benchmarks with their technical prowess.

Job Responsibilities:

• System Administration and Innovation: Oversee complex, high-performance, mission-critical video and visual effects systems, and develop new infrastructure solutions to boost production capabilities.
• Technical Expertise: Manage critical server, storage, and networking hardware, focusing on Mac OS, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Red Hat, and enterprise-class Ethernet and other networking channel systems.
• Problem-Solving: Efficiently analyze and troubleshoot complex systems, devising and implementing solutions quickly to ensure ongoing production uptime.
• Preventative Maintenance: Coordinate maintenance schedules and conduct proactive system diagnostics to maintain system health.
• Collaboration and Communication: Maintain effective communication across diverse teams to support and integrate creative workflows.
• Technology Advancement: Lead the coordination and management of video and visual effects infrastructure, advocating for and incorporating new technologies based on user requirements.

Key Qualifications:

• Maya Expertise: Proficiency in Maya is required, showcasing skills in 3D modeling, animation, and rendering.
• Cinema 4D (C4D) and Creative Cloud: Experience with C4D and Adobe Creative Cloud, with strong operational knowledge of After Effects.
• Render Farm Management with ThinkBox Deadline: Experience managing rendering workflows using ThinkBox Deadline.
• Visual Effects Systems and Pipeline Workflow: Expertise in VFX systems, pipeline workflows, and supporting creative end users within a CG or animation environment.
• Post-Production Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience demonstrating a deep understanding of video post-production technologies and workflows, including large-scale editing, Final Cut Pro, Nuke, and other CG/VFX-specific tools.
• Mac and Linux Operating System Experience: Essential experience with Mac OS, Rocky Linux, CentOS, and Red Hat operating systems, indicating a broad capability in managing various system environments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Compensation & Benefits:

This full-time role offers a salary of $175,000-$200,000 depending on experience.

ASG LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more. Applicants from the state of Washington may contact [email protected] to request a full disclosure of the benefits offerings.

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.