Hasta La Motion!

The CGI Core Group services technically and creatively (as appropriate) the needs of the producers from all areas of the company. The CGI Core Group also resources compositing and post production skills for VFX for the studio’s stop frame productions, as appropriate.

We are currently looking for a CGI Systems Administrator to work as an integral part of the core CGI Systems Department. This role is responsible for the daily operational maintenance of Features CGI infrastructure and will be the primary point of contact for the production.

Applicants should have the following skills:

• Substantial experience in an IT Administration role is essential
• Must have Window Server 2003/2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Linux experience (Centos 4.x, Fedora, Rhel5.x)
• High level of experience of Linux Networking, including DNS, DHCPBIND, Apache, Python
• Mid Level experience of RenderMan Render Queuing and Data wrangling
• Mid level experience in the installation and maintenance of fileservers, particularly NetApp
• Mid level experience in Linux System Software, Nagios Puppet
• Mid level experience of working in a domain environment, using MS Active Directory
• Hands on experience of PC builds, software and hardware
• Some experience in web development and asset management software
• Some experience of back up, ideally Netvault or similar
• Mid level experience of computer animation production and/or 3D software and/or rendering systems desirable

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude to work and strive to reach the highest standards
• Strong communication skills and highly self motivated
• Take responsibility for work and shows thoroughness and good attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and provide accurate assessments of task requirements
• Be a team player and supportive of other team/department members
• Positive and pro-active approach to problem solving
• Keen to develop in new areas. e.g. Netapp.

If you have the skills required to succeed in the role, please send comprehensive CV and CV Coversheet to Amanda Ososami, HR, Aardman Animations, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6UN or e mail jobs@aardman.com. A full job description and person specification is available from www.aardman.com/about-us/jobs.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 29th May 2009.