System Network Administrator

About the role

PixStone Images is seeking a full‑time System Network Administrator to join its Chennai studio. You will be responsible for keeping the IT infrastructure reliable and secure to support demanding VFX production workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and maintain servers, workstations and network equipment.
• Configure and support LAN/WAN environments, switches, routers and firewalls.
• Handle user account creation, permissions, backups, patching and system updates.
• Implement and enforce security policies, access controls and antivirus/EDR solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and connectivity issues promptly.
• Provide technical support to internal creative and technical teams.
• Coordinate with external vendors for hardware and service procurement.
• Document configurations, procedures and performance optimisations.
• Assist in planning and executing infrastructure upgrades.

Required profile

• Strong background in network administration, including switches, routers, firewalls and LAN/WAN design.
• Solid system administration experience with server and workstation management, OS installation, updates and backups.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for hardware, software and network problems.
• Good knowledge of network security practices such as access control, patch management and security policy implementation.
• Beneficial experience with Windows and Linux environments, virtualization platforms, storage systems and cloud or hybrid infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, MCSE) are a plus.

Required skills

• Switches, routers, firewalls
• LAN/WAN configuration and monitoring
• Server and workstation administration
• Operating system installation and updates (Windows, Linux)
• Backup solutions and patch management
• User account management
• Troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues
• Network security tools (access control, antivirus/EDR, security policies)
• Virtualization platforms
• Storage systems
• Cloud or hybrid infrastructure