Linux Systems Administrator

Linux Systems Administrator

Applied Research Laboratories

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

When:
Immediately. Weekly

Hours:

40. Exempt from FLSA.

Provide Linux Systems administration in the Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory (SISL). Possible interstate/intra‑state travel may be required.

• Linux installation, configuration, maintaining of servers, virtual servers, containers, workstations and laptops.
• Linux desktop support applying software applications for VPN, Office Tools, Developer Tools and other related software.
• Develop and maintain scripts for installation, configuration and maintenance of systems.
• Develop and maintain Automation Tools for configuration management and Dev Ops.
• Develop and maintain Monitoring Tools for systems.
• Develop and maintain Security related Tools and Scripts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• HS/GED.
• Two years of systems administrative experience with Red Hat Linux and/or Ubuntu operating systems.
• Knowledge of maintaining Linux in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience with VMWare or similar virtualization platforms.
• Working knowledge of Automation/Orchestration and CM applications.
• Experience with building and deploying containers such as Docker and Podman.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and embrace learning new technologies.
• Good written and verbal communication/personal skills and very detail oriented.
• Acquire and maintain an IAT Level II certification (Security+ or better) within 6 months of hire date.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and/or Security+ certifications.
• Experience with Automation and Orchestration tools such as Foreman, Cobbler, Puppet, Salt, and Ansible.
• Experience with monitoring applications Nagios, Splunk and Lansweeper.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Slurm.
• Scripting in Bash and Python.
• Experience in the implementation of NIST‑1800‑171 controls plus experience with auditing security baselines.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

$55,000 - $69,600+ negotiable depending on qualifications.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.