Linux Infrastructure Engineer II​/III

Linux Infrastructure Engineer II/III

Location:

Golden, CO.

Position Type:
Regular.

Hours Per Week: 40.

NLR is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. The Department’s Computational Science Center (CSC) advances the science of computing while supporting the broader NLR community.

• Design, engineer, and deploy Linux-based solutions to support data management, HPC, data analysis, processing, and visualization tools and platforms.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate technical needs into effective infrastructure and application solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems optimized for science applications and large‑scale workloads.
• Develop, maintain, and support containerized environments (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) to enable seamless deployment and management of tools and applications.
• Perform regular server maintenance, including hardware and software updates, security patching, and system hardening to ensure data integrity and security compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex server, application, and network issues that impact data workflows and performance.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the infrastructure supporting data and visualization efforts.
• Automate routine tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead.

• Level II:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 or more years of experience (or equivalent). Master’s degree in a related field and 2 or more years of experience (or equivalent).
• Level III:
  Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience (or equivalent). Master’s degree and 3 or more years of experience (or equivalent). PhD or equivalent.
• General knowledge of standards, principles, and concepts in the field, with analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• 2 years of Linux system administration experience for Level II (5 years for Level III).
• Proven ability to design and implement secure, scalable, and performant infrastructure for complex data pipelines and analysis tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues impacting data processing and analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with researchers and cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with Git and branch management, merge and conflict resolution.
• Automated configuration management using Ansible.
• Knowledge of computer hardware deployment and service.
• Experience with enterprise directory services (OpenLDAP, RHEL IdM/IPA, or similar).
• Container support and lifecycle management (Podman, Kubernetes, Docker).
• On‑premises cloud experience (VMware, Open Stack, Proxmox, Open Shift).

• Access to sensitive information, Government facilities, or information systems restricted to U.S. citizens only.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Pension benefits.
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Personal time off and sick leave.
• Paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.
• Performance, merit, and achievement‑based awards.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requests for reasonable accommodations may be submitted in writing to the human resources department, and accommodations will be provided in a timely manner based on the needs of the applicant and the position.

All employees must pass a pre‑employment drug test. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If a positive test result is received, the employment offer may be withdrawn.