Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

** Job Posting

Title:

** Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Applied Research Laboratories**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Exempt**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
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* Location:

** PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## Purpose Design, develop, test, document and maintain Linux systems engineering with security controls for modern TCP/IP networked systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).## Responsibilities
* Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux systems configuration with security controls.
* Perform Linux installation, configuration, maintenance and trouble shooting for servers, workstations, and other deliverable systems.
* Design, develop and document automation scripts and customize tools for configuration controlled installation, administration and maintenance of systems.
* Design, develop, install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration.
* Setup, configure and document Linux services with security controls.
* Other related functions as assigned.##

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computing Technologies or other related discipline.
* Demonstrated working proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS and Fedora operating systems concepts, practices, and procedures.
* Demonstrated working knowledge with scripting languages and developing automation scripts in Linux.
* Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.
* Experience with Linux and open source tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting Linux configuration and associated security controls.
* Knowledge of networking and computer security concepts.

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.##

Preferred Qualifications
* Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Computing Technologies with experience in Linux security.
* Two or more years’ direct experience with Red Hat systems design concepts, practices and procedures, scripting languages, automation tools, containers and orchestration.
* Demonstrated experience with Linux installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance.
* Demonstrated experience with design, setup, configuration and maintenance of Linux networking services with common tools such as Bash and git.
* Strong trouble shooting skills.

Experience with networked systems and computer security settings.
* Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and issue tracking. Familiarity with SELINUX, Linux automation tools and container and orchestration technologies.
* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above.## General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

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UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage   
· Retirement contributions    
· Paid vacation and sick time   
· Paid holidays   Please visit our   to learn more about the total benefits offered.## Salary Range $88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.## Working Conditions
* Standard office conditions
* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
* Use of manual dexterity
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