DreamWorks Technology - Systems Administrator, Operations
Glendale, CAFull-time$70k–$85kPosted Jul 16, 2026
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DreamWorks Technology - Systems Administrator, OperationsFull-timeBusiness Segment: Universal Film Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 85000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionDreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!Job Description“What would you say you do here?”Providing world-class support for the day to day operations of the studio and our initiativesAdvocating for our clients to other technology departments in support of DreamWorksWorking closely with the engineering departments on supporting the infrastructure upgrades and changesEnsuring that all support incidents are triaged or resolved in a timely manner to minimize any loss of productivityServe as the main point of contact for end-user support incidentsAnalyze issues and create solutions for HW and SW problemsBuilding, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Linux, OSX and Windows desktops and laptopsWork with System Engineers and Architects on projects in support of studio initiativesRun with small to medium size projects with the goals of achieving the stated objectives in a timely mannerLook for opportunities to provide continuous improvement to our processes and proceduresManage all aspects of software license installationsProvide technical expertise and ownership of application debugging for most departmentsProvide outstanding end-user support through phone call, ticketing system (Jira), and deskside visitsCreate new tools to automate processes in an effort to increase departmental efficienciesSet up and move systems as necessaryAnalyze issues and create solutions for hardware and software problemsParticipate in, and/or run preventative maintenance tasksAssist in creating and maintaining documentation related to the support of the studioServe as an escalation point for other technology departments such as Asset Management and A/VCreate and manage user accountsQualifications“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”Minimum 3+ years experience supporting UNIX/Linux and/or Windows in an enterprise environment (SSH, rsync, Active Directory, Group Policies, File Sharing, Print Services)Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experienceStrong customer service skillsExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of LAN/WAN configuration and conceptsKnowledge of common scripting languages such as (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl)"What can I offer?”Experience supporting Gmail and Google SuiteExperience in a production environment is highly desirableAbility to successfully prioritize your objectives and manage your timeAbility to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environmentRequired On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from the DreamWorks designated worksite.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement,...