--- title: 'Senior Linux Administrator at Skydance' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-linux-administrator-skydance-madrid-b8ys3eaq62m6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-02' --- # Senior Linux Administrator at Skydance - **Company:** Skydance - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/skydance/1b38234c-d3e8-43b2-a5f1-4fd3edf746be ## Job description Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different. For more information on how we process your personal information, please review the Privacy policy located at https://privacy.paramount.com/recruitment-privacy-notice. --- As a Senior Linux Administrator you will architect, deploy, maintain and secure our clients services. ## Responsibilities - Keeps up on current methodologies and technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company. - Builds and documents tools to automate service provisioning and management. - Operates with the goal of making programmatic provisioning of services the default. - Defines and detail standard operating procedures. - Actively ensures peak levels of services uptime. - Collaborates across departments to evolve systems standards studio-wide. - Works together with the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their professional growth. - Follows supervisor’s and lead's guidance. ## Requirements - Process automation and deployment. - Experience with Ansible. - Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. - Bash / PowerShell scripting. - Knowledge of DevOps methodologies. - Experience working in DevOps environments and methodologies. - Experience in virtualization and deployment processes. - Experience in the 3D animation industry. - High level of English proficiency. #Animation #LI-Hybrid Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions. Recruitment Fraud Alert It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at https://skydance.com/report-suspected-fraud/. ## About Skydance ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Skydance Media is a diversified independent studio creating high-quality live-action, animated, interactive, and sports content for global audiences. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised $275M in strategic capital from RedBird Capital Partners, CJ ENM, and others) - **Headquarters**: Santa Monica, California, USA (with additional offices in Madrid, Spain and San Carlos, CA) - **Founded**: 2010 - **Founders**: David Ellison ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Film & Television Production, Animation, Interactive Entertainment (Video Games/VR), Sports Media - **Target customers**: B2B (streaming platforms like Apple TV+, Prime Video, Netflix, Paramount+; theatrical distributors) and B2C (consumers of movies, TV series, games) - **Mission / Purpose**: To create high-quality content and engaging experiences for a global audience, pushing the forefront of where entertainment is heading. ## Products & Services - **Live-Action Film & TV**: Produces blockbuster franchises (Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible, Terminator) and popular TV series (Reacher, Foundation, Grace and Frankie, Jack Ryan). Distributed through partnerships with Paramount, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+. - **Skydance Animation**: Full-length animated features (Luck, upcoming Spellbound) and series (WondLa). Studios in Los Angeles and Madrid with over 350 animation colleagues. - **Skydance Interactive**: VR/immersive game development (The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Archangel). Also licenses IP for other developers. Hybrid-remote team across California, Texas, Washington. - **Skydance New Media**: Story-focused interactive experiences using real-time CGI, led by industry icon Amy Hennig. First announced project is a Marvel action-adventure game. - **Skydance Sports**: Produces premium sports documentaries and series (Good Rivals, Air). Partnered with NFL Films for multi-platform sports programming. - **Nocturna**: A horror label launched with Andy & Barbara Muschietti for high-quality horror features. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Raised $275M in strategic capital (led by RedBird Capital Partners and CJ ENN, announced in 2021). Over 500 employees across two continents. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: RedBird Capital Partners, CJ ENM / Studio Dragon, Tencent, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, NFL Films. - **Growth Signals**: Became the first independent studio to reach #1 on two streamers in the same weekend (The Family Plan on Apple TV+, Reacher S2 on Prime Video). Rapid expansion into animation, sports, and interactive divisions. Partnerships with Marvel Entertainment for a AAA game. ## Competitive Advantages - **Independence**: As an independent studio, Skydance retains creative control and can move quickly across multiple platforms. - **Multi-Platform Reach**: Simultaneously produces for theatrical, streaming, TV, gaming, and VR, maximizing IP value. - **Top-Tier Partnerships**: Long-term distribution deals with every major streamer and studio, ensuring global audience reach. - **Artist-Driven Culture**: Attracts visionary filmmakers (Ben Affleck, Amy Hennig, Vicky Jenson) and fosters a collaborative environment. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand Animation & Interactive**: Building a world-class animation studio and pioneering VR/immersive gaming. - **Deepen Sports Content**: Leveraging NFL partnership and expanding into premium sports documentaries. - **Grow APAC Presence**: Through CJ ENM partnership, collaborating on content for Asian audiences. - **Horror Label (Nocturna)**: Tapping into the high-demand horror genre. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “A rising tide lifts all boats” – collaborative, artist-driven environment where every team member is valued. Emphasis on creativity and teamwork. - **Work Model**: Hybrid and on-site roles available. Headquarters in Santa Monica (Film, TV, Interactive, Corporate). Animation offices in Miracle Mile (LA) and Madrid. New Media in San Carlos, CA. Interactive team is hybrid-remote across multiple states. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, mental wellness resources. Union benefits for animation staff (IATSE). Paid internships offered (Fall, Winter, Summer) with hands-on experience and access to top leadership. - **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work on iconic franchises (Marvel, Terminator, Mission: Impossible), cutting-edge VR, and original animation. Access to industry veterans and top-tier distribution partners. ## Sources 1. [skydance.com/about](https://skydance.com/about/) 2. [skydance.com/careers](https://skydance.com/careers/) 3. [jobs.lever.co/skydance](https://jobs.lever.co/skydance) 4. [skydance.com/faq](https://skydance.com/faq/) 5. 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