Lead Systems Administrator

Bardel Entertainment

Senior technical role responsible for the infrastructure design and maintenance at Bardel Entertainment. Leading operational excellence and collaboration for animation and VFX projects in Vancouver, BC.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$100,000 - CA$125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux and Windows Server administration, enterprise storage solutions, and Kubernetes management, ensuring high availability and security in production environments. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and implement best practices for infrastructure and security compliance.

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Linux Systems AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationKubernetes ManagementEnterprise Storage SolutionsFirewall and Network Security Management

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Hard Skills

Linux Systems AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationEnterprise Storage SolutionsKubernetes ManagementFirewall ManagementNetwork Security ManagementInfrastructure as CodeAutomation ToolsTroubleshooting SkillsDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationPrioritizationOperational Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPTerraformAnsible

Industry Keywords

Animation StudioVFX StudioHybrid InfrastructureContainerized EnvironmentsSecurity Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments in production settings
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of infrastructure supporting production pipelines
Act as a senior escalation point for complex systems issues and outages
Contribute to infrastructure planning, lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives
Design, manage, and maintain firewall and network security configurations
Implement and enforce security best practices, access controls, and segmentation
Partner with security stakeholders to support compliance, auditing, and client security requirements
Identify and remediate infrastructure security risks
Design and operate enterprise storage solutions (on-prem and cloud-based)
Own backup, disaster recovery, and restore processes
Ensure data integrity, availability, and performance for production workloads
Regularly validate backup and recovery procedures
Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes clusters in on-prem and cloud environments
Support and maintain containerized services used by pipeline, infrastructure, and internal platforms
Implement best practices for container security, networking, scaling, and monitoring
Collaborate with Pipeline and Development teams to optimize container-based workflows
Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for systems and infrastructure
Establish standards, documentation, and operational procedures
Mentor and support other Systems Administrators
Collaborate cross-functionally with Pipeline, Security, and Production teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in an Animation or VFX Studio environment
Strong hands-on experience with:
o Linux systems administration
o Windows Server administration
o Enterprise storage and backup solutions
o Firewall and network security management
Practical experience operating Kubernetes and containerized environments
Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure (on-prem and cloud)
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and operational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production-driven environment
Previous experience acting as a technical lead or mentor (preferred)
People management experience (beneficial but not required)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Experience supporting secure content environments and client delivery requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Extended Health and Wellness from day 1
RRSP matching