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Reporting to the IT Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the technical systems and infrastructure that support our VFX production pipeline. By focusing on system performance, reliability, and proactive problem-solving, you will ensure our infrastructure runs efficiently and empowers our artists to focus on their creative work.\nThis entry-level role is well suited to adaptable professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are skilled at explaining complex technical issues to non-technical team members clearly and effectively. If you enjoy continuous learning, collaborating with production teams, and balancing immediate IT support with proactive technical solutions, you will be right at home here.\nKey Responsibilities\nInfrastructure Maintenance:Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and related hardware and software. 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