Render Wrangler

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Monitors, troubleshoots, and optimizes network rendering resources
  • Monitors and reports resource utilization such as disk space, node usage, job saturation, etc.
  • Identifies and diagnoses failing renders and malfunctioning render machines
  • Monitors the render queue to maximize resource efficiency and handle job priorities
  • Maintain maximum farm up-time
  • Responds to rendering-related support requests
  • Works with other Systems Engineers to address daily support tickets
  • Sets up employee workstations, monitors, IP phones, etc.
  • Creates user accounts for new hires
  • Identifies and resolves problems in the production system quickly and completely

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• • • Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical field is preferred
    • Knowledge of Python, Peal, Java, and/or Javascript is a plus
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment with shifting priorities
    • Experience troubleshooting in a Windows environment
    • Ability to learn new software quickly and learn on the job
    • Working understanding of art packages with 3ds Max, Maya, and Nuke is a plus
    • Flexibility in work hours
    • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
    • Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• • Knowledge of at least one of the relevant 3D packages (eg. Maya, XSI or 3D Studio Max) currently in use by the VFX industry;
  • Ability to learn new software quickly, and learn on the job;
  • Enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally;
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve;
  • Ability to manage and prioritize time and workload;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Experience administrating multiple operating systems, including Windows (XP, Win7), Mac OS and linux (Centos, Opensuse,Ubuntu)
  • Familiarity with networking and distributed computing, including network file systems, routing and subnetting.
  • Experience in scripting is desirable but not essential;
  • Flexibility in work hours.
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment for installation and relocation tasks
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

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