We're looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to keep BlueBolt's infrastructure running smoothly, efficiently and securely. You'll bring substantial experience managing servers and networks across on-premise and cloud environments, with strong Linux and macOS skills. The role is primarily technical, but you should also enjoy leading a team, shaping projects and sharing knowledge with the people around you. You'll join a friendly, collaborative Tech team that supports BlueBolt's artists and production staff in creating beautiful images for film and TV. Lead the day-to-day work of the Systems team, with support from the Tech Coordinator Install, configure and upgrade software, servers and network infrastructure Monitor system performance and carry out routine maintenance Provide out-of-hours support, including visits to our data centres when needed Manage relationships with external contractors Strong working knowledge of Linux (we currently run Rocky 9) and macOS IP networks, subnets, routing and network services (NFS, DNS, DHCP, LDAP) Cloud services, particularly AWS Writing clear, reusable scripts in Python or Bash Strong organisation and time management Monitoring and maintaining disk storage Procurement and capital expenditure planning Software licensing It specialises in compositing, computer graphics and digital matte painting for film and television productions. Over the past seventeen years BlueBolt has worked on many projects including Season One of Game of Thrones, Skyfall, all of Peaky Blinders, The Northman, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, and Nosferatu.
