Job Summary:
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. They are seeking a Manager, Studio Technical Support to lead the design, implementation, and operational support of infrastructure and technical systems that support studio production, collaborating with various teams to develop efficient technical solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of engineers supporting studio infrastructure, production systems, and software deployments.
• Partner with Corporate IT, Venue IT, Studio Technology, and Information Security teams to design and implement streamlined infrastructure and technical solutions supporting studio production initiatives.
• Architect and implement scalable, efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and cloud partners to develop systems, workflows, and technical solutions that support production activities and improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate, recommend and help implement new technologies and projects aligned with studio technical project requirements.
• Research and recommend products, platforms, and technical solutions based on studio project requirements and evolving production needs.
• Partner with studio departments to understand workflow challenges and identify opportunities to improve production efficiency across the pipeline.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 7+ years of experience supporting IT infrastructure and production within a film, television, or episodic post-production environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams or engineers.
• Extensive experience designing, architecting, and maintaining infrastructure supporting complex file-based media production and post-production workflows.
• Strong experience working in a studio environment and supporting technologies such as Nuke, Mistika, Scratch, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine, Baselight, RV, Deadline, OpenCue, ShotGrid/Shotgun, Signiant, Aspera, Pixstor, Qumulo, or similar production and media transport technologies.
• Strong experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with software deployment and automation using Ansible.
• Systems development and automation experience using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting remote workstation and connection workflows, including Leostream, HP Anyware, TGX, or NICE DCV.
• Experience designing, building and supporting hybrid cloud solutions.
• Experience adhering to TPN, PCI, and other data security standards.
• Strong technical leadership with the ability to align teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive technical initiatives to completion.
• Strong situational awareness and technical judgment to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in production environments.
Company:
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Las Vegas, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.