DreamWorks Technology - Systems Administrator, Engineering - Data Center Engineer

Company Description

DreamWorks 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. 

Engineer Systems Administrators (ESA), Data Center Engineer supports operations team on a variety of projects related to the daily operations of a large-scale data center. They will also integrate and administrate existing; data center management technologies which work to improve services and meet business objectives.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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?”

• Participate in the 24x7 on-call rotation responding to failure and alert event notifications
• Responds to incident management tickets related to the data center and its operations
• Work closely with other technology departments ats the “remote hands” for systems in the data center and networking closets
• Assist in the installation and upgrades of computer equipment, servers, storage systems, networking switches/routers, and other data center equipment
• Adds, moves, and changes of networking cables (fiber and copper) and power connections
• Resolve trouble/request tickets and provide detailed updates in ticketing systems
• Work with project managers and Data Center Operations team on project designs and implementations
• Help maintain data center documentation using DCIM tools
• Respond appropriately to power and cooling outages/issues
• Assure racking and cable management standards are being followed
• Interface with vendors for repair of computer equipment.
• Some travel and weekend/off hours work

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Minimum an Associate’s degree with emphasis in Electrical or Electronic Technologies or equivalent technical experience
• Minimum, of two (2) years in data center operations or equivalent experience
• Candidates should have experience with troubleshooting Lenovo servers, NetApp Storage, and network equipment, Network Appliance storage systems or similar type systems
• Excellent knowledge of data center best practices
• Experience with data center rack/cabinet cabling
• Experience in multiple operating systems required - Unix, Windows. Basic skills such as using commands, mounting file systems, scripting (ability to modify scripts and write scripts)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong skills in documentation and change management
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Familiarity with dcTrack or similar DCIM software
• Familiarity with data center power distribution (UPS, PDU) and cooling systems
• Working knowledge of maintaining Lenovo water cooled Neptune servers and related Cooling Distribution Units (CDU)
• Familiarity with installing and supporting Arista switches
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) used for data center monitoring ie. SynapSense and WebCTRL
• Experience in Perl and Python scripting

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $105,000 - $150,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.