IT Manager

Job Description FuseFX Atlanta is currently searching for an Information Technology Manager to join its team. The primary focus of this position is the direction and management of the technology department including oversight of all technology-related tasks. Candidates must have a Visual Effects background. FuseFX is an award-winning Visual Effects Studio providing visual effects services for episodic television, feature films, commercials, virtual productions, and VR. Founded in 2006, the company employs 800+ personnel across eight studio locations and three brands . Our flagship studio is in Los Angeles, CA, with locations in New York City, Vancouver, BC., and Atlanta. Our Montreal, Toronto, and Bogota studios are serviced by FOLKS VFX, who joined FuseFX in 2020. The Adelaide, Australia studio is serviced by Rising Sun Pictures, who joined FuseFX in 2021 Responsibilities and Duties Strategic Planning Participate in strategic planning and implementation regarding technology Work with CTO and Head of Technology on overall technology priorities and focus Evaluate and integrate hardware, software, and workflow upgrades Manage IT Staff Act as primary liaison between production management and technical employees Employee schedules, ensure coverage is adequate for production needs Oversee internal ticket system and make assignments to employees Make recommendations on staffing needs, evaluate and review people within department Security Contribute to best practices/policies Oversee implementation of internal policies Spot checks and deeper penetration tests Ensure compliance with contractual requirements Backup / Disaster Recovery planning and testing Requirements Technical Knowledge Virtualization (VMWare / Vsphere) High performance storage system like Qumulo or Isilon Active Directory including inter-platform authentication Common licensing mechanisms including FlexLM and RLM Scripting/automation of some type, Python a plus General database support, Filemaker / MySQL a plus Experience Implementing fast and secure networks within the M&E Industry Brocade and/or Palo Alto knowledge a plus Enterprise-grade storage experience, Isilon and Stornext a plus Supporting 2D and 3D artists / applications, Nuke and 3dsmax a plus Supporting network rendering, Thinkbox’s Deadline a plus. Integration of multiplatform OS environments (Windows / OSX / Linux) Connecting and collaborating with multiple offices in remote locations Supporting subscription-based software such as Adobe CC / O365 Cloud technology, Amazon a plus. Studio expansion, project management, vendor and contractor supervisior Qualifications Qualifications Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems or comparable professional experience Minimum 7 years’ experience in a professional systems engineering environment Positive can-do attitude combined with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent communication and organizational skill with strong attention to detail Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Company prohibits discrimination in employment against otherwise qualified applicants because of a physical or mental disability and will make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified persons with known disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job consistent with applicable law. The Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.