Systems Administrator II

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 43 - 49

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

USCs School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Systems Administrator II to join its Creative Technology & Support team. The School of Cinematic Arts is the premier school for the study of cinematic arts and works on the cutting edge of technology in all aspects of media production.

The Systems Administrator II will be a member of the engineering team responsible for designing building and maintaining servers theater projection systems storage networks and workstations for the School of Cinematic Arts. This position has additional focus on troubleshooting and programming AV control systems in our theaters and classrooms as well as servicing large-format digital cinema projectors. Exhibition spaces include a 341 seat Dolby Atmos theater and a 55-seat IMAX Theater.

Programming experience with a strong understanding of algorithms and software design patterns is a must with the ideal candidate having experience configuring AV hardware control systems. Support will include calibration and tuning assuring compliance with industry standards. The candidate would work closely with other systems administrators staff and end-users to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for technology and a demonstrated ability to deep-dive into advanced issues take full ownership of a project or problem until it is fully completed actively monitor system status and learn new technologies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Server storage and network administration
Software development for AV control and access systems including AMX Extron Crestron and QSC
Windows and macOS systems administration and deployment
Installing and managing cabling AV hardware and replacing projector lamps
Creating documentation and signal flow diagrams
Troubleshooting and resolving support tickets
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Information Technology or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

3 years of experience in systems administration application design or AV design/build

Preferred Qualifications:

AV Systems engineering experience in the entertainment industry (theaters production post-production visual effects animation gaming) is highly desired.

3 years of experience programming applications or control systems in languages such as C C# Javascript etc
Troubleshooting and calibrating cinema projectors (Christie Barco Canon IMAX)
Troubleshooting and calibrating theater audio systems
Application development (desktop or web)
Bachelors Degree in computer science engineering or information technology with 3-8 years of directly related work experience.

USC employees by virtue of the universitys status as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF).

The hourly rate range for this position is $43.93 - $49.11. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Intermediate understanding of and experience with systems administration backups operating systems programming languages and associated hardware platforms.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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